Do Statins Help Varicose Veins? The Evidence and Underlying Mechanisms
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Chronic venous insufficiency affects up to 25% of the adult population in Western countries, contributing to the development of varicose veins. While statins are primarily known for treating arterial disease, emerging research suggests these medications, which primarily target cholesterol, may also exert beneficial, pleiotropic effects that could help varicose veins.
