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What is Atorvastatin 80 mg used for? A Guide to High-Intensity Statin Therapy

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According to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guidelines, atorvastatin 80 mg is classified as a high-intensity statin therapy, capable of reducing LDL-C levels by more than 50% from baseline. The medication is primarily prescribed to treat hyperlipidemia and to prevent serious cardiovascular events, which is exactly what is Atorvastatin 80 mg used for in high-risk patients.