Lovastatin
Drug / Medication
The first statin approved in 1987, marking a turning point in cardiovascular disease prevention efforts.
Mentioned in 4 videos
Videos Mentioning Lovastatin
#129 - Tom Dayspring, M.D.: The latest insights into cardiovascular disease and lipidology
Peter Attia MD
The first statin introduced; compared to pravastatin, it had more drug interactions and was less safe.
#23–Tom Dayspring Part IV of V: statins, Zetia, PCSK9 inhibitors, niacin, cholesterol & the brain
Peter Attia MD
The first statin approved in 1987, marketed as Mevacor, which significantly lowers LDL cholesterol.
#07 – Deep Dive: Lp(a) — what every doctor, and the 10-20% of the population at risk, needs to know
Peter Attia MD
A statin medication potentially associated with trending Lp(a) levels.
230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more
Peter Attia MD
The first statin approved in 1987, marking a turning point in cardiovascular disease prevention efforts.