Statins Shown To Lower Blood Pressure

Courtesy ScienceDaily Thu, 04/17/2008 - 07:00

A large, randomized drug trial has shown for the first time that statin drugs result in a modest, but significant, reduction in blood pressure.

These effects may contribute to the reduced risk of stroke and cardiovascular events reported for patients on statins, according to scientists.

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