Rasmussen BSC2347 Module 3 Discussion Latest 2020 October

BSC2347 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Module 3 Discussion

Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood) is associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Research how hypercholesterolemia develops, as well as its complications.

A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:

Are statins the best course of treatment for hypercholesterolemia in adults? Why or why not?

Should they be prescribed to adults with hypercholesterolemia with no evidence of heart disease?

Should teenagers be prescribed statins if they are diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia? Why or why not?

Is there a better solution for these situations?

Please make your initial post by midweek, and respond to at least one other student's post by the end of the week. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates..