62. A patient with acute coronary syndrome receives a statin. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism of statins in cardiovascular disease?
A.
Increases LDL cholesterol.
B.
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques.
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C.
Increases triglyceride levels.
D.
Directly dilates coronary arteries.
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Increases LDL cholesterol.
Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques.
