Cholesterol, Heart Plaque & Disease Management
Statin Myths and Safety
The four biggest statin fears, each set next to what the studies actually show. The evidence is far more reassuring than the headlines.
This is a free, plain-language patient education guide written by Rias Ali, MD, FACC, a board-certified interventional cardiologist. Every guide is grounded in current peer-reviewed evidence and major society guidelines, organized in a way patients can actually use during a visit.
Download the Statin Myths and Safety guide
What's inside this guide
- Plain-language explanation of statin myths and safety
- Why it matters and what the major risks are
- Treatment options with risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Common misconceptions clarified
- Lifestyle and self-care advice
- Specific warning signs — when to call us, when to call 911
- Sources used to build the guide (peer-reviewed and society guidelines)