Statin Drug Use Increases Risk for Congestive Heart Failure

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Statin Drug Use Increases Risk for Congestive Heart Failure

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Statin drugs found to cause abnormalities in the heart muscle by blocking a vital nutrient for heart function, triggering the development of heart failure.

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