Millions more Americans could soon qualify for statins under new cholesterol guidelines New ACC/AHA guidelines recommend statins for younger adults (as early as age 30) with LDL ?160 mg/dL, strong family history of heart disease, or high 30-year ASCVD risk. Lower LDL targets now set at The PREVENT-ASCVD calculator replaces older models but still faces criticism for overestimating risk and expanding statin markets. Conflicts of interest: Many guideline authors have financial ties to statin manufacturers (Pfizer, Merck), raising concerns about biased recommendations. Proponents argue “lower LDL for longer” reduces plaque buildup, but skeptics warn of overprescription due to incidental findings…

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