НЕ смей отменять статины! (А во время поста тем более) #доктор #врачипоют #юмор #анемия #шортс #смех

Statins — overview

• Statins are cholesterol‑lowering medications.
• They lower blood cholesterol levels and help stabilize atherosclerotic plaques by essentially acting like “cement” for plaques, reducing the chance that plaques will rupture.

How plaque rupture causes heart attacks

• Atherosclerotic plaques can become unstable or soft.
• If an unstable plaque ruptures — for example after a stress event or a sudden blood‑pressure spike — a clot can form and block blood flow, causing a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Risks of stopping statins

• Abruptly stopping statin therapy increases the risk that plaques will destabilize and rupture, which in turn increases the risk of heart attack.
• Stopping statins for reasons such as temporary fasting or attempts to “cleanse the liver” (e.g., during religious observances) can be dangerous.
• The video also claimed that certain dietary changes (for example switching to lean carbohydrates) may contribute to plaque softening after statin withdrawal.

Warning: Any change to statin therapy (stopping, pausing, or altering the dose) should only be done under the guidance of a physician.

Medication management and recommendations

• Do not stop or alter statin dosing without consulting a healthcare provider.
• Any decisions about medication during fasting, dietary changes, or other events should be discussed with a clinician who knows the patient’s medical history and cardiovascular risk.

Sources and caveats

• No researchers or primary sources were named or cited in the subtitles summarized here.
• The points above reflect the claims presented in the subtitles; for specific medical advice or interpretation of evidence, consult a healthcare professional.