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GCSE Combined Science · key term
A drug that lowers blood cholesterol levels, slowing the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries.
Used by AQA
Specification 4.2.2.4 · Paper 1
Revise: Coronary heart diseaseStatins are drugs widely used to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Lower cholesterol slows the rate at which fatty material is deposited inside arteries, reducing the risk of CHD and heart attacks.
Distinguish the treatments: stents hold arteries open; statins lower blood cholesterol and slow further fatty deposition.
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