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Is Storvas Intake Necessary Before A Heart Surgery?

Dear Doctor,

I have been advised to take STORVAS 40 mg before heart surgery;My colestrol levels are with in the safe range and are nearer to the lower limit. Do I need to take STORVAS. I am 72, 67 Kg and has BP 90/130. I am quite active otherwise.

Thanks

TLSR
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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For heart patient u need to continue with storvas as it make plaque in artery more stable...values of cholesterol for normal and for heart patient are different....anyway u need to continue this medication for life long unless u are having major side effects...take care
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Is Storvas Intake Necessary Before A Heart Surgery?

For heart patient u need to continue with storvas as it make plaque in artery more stable...values of cholesterol for normal and for heart patient are different....anyway u need to continue this medication for life long unless u are having major side effects...take care