What is the rule of 7 for statins?: Understanding Dosing and LDL-C Reduction
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According to a long-established pharmacological observation, adjusting a statin's dose may result in an approximate 6% to 7% additional reduction in baseline LDL cholesterol. This principle, often referred to as the **What is the rule of 7 for statins?**, is a cornerstone of understanding statin efficacy and guiding treatment strategies for hypercholesterolemia.
