It is important to maintain perspective by looking at the impact of statin myopathy relative to the impact of preventing atherosclerotic complications. The potential benefits of therapy must outweigh the risks, In the case of statin therapy the benefit/risk ratio is overwhelmingly positive.
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McMaster Univ, Dept Med, Div Phys Med & Rehabil, Med Ctr, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, CanadaMcMaster Univ, Dept Med, Div Phys Med & Rehabil, Med Ctr, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
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McMaster Univ, Dept Med, Div Phys Med & Rehabil, Med Ctr, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, CanadaMcMaster Univ, Dept Med, Div Phys Med & Rehabil, Med Ctr, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada