<there is no known clinical value associated with actually raising HDL>
In 1987, I began having severe angina.
I took some Alka Seltzer. thinking I was having indigestion and the angina disappeared! Two weeks later, after continuing to experience mild indigestion/angina during any activity, albeit at a much reduced level than the first time, I finally went to the emergency room.
After my first Angioplasti, my doctor said the aspirin in the Alka- Seltzer had absolutely no effect on reducing heart attacks...
Of course, now, we are instructed, via TV ads, etc. to immediately take "aspirin" at the onset of cardiac attacks. Whow, what a difference 17 years makes.
What does HDL do? In individuals with high HDL, the incidence of cardiac attacks is reduced to near zero, while individuals with low HDL suffer them. There is a correlation, all that is needed is the time for the medical community to realize it, and Niaspan is going to be the pioneer drug when that times comes.
JMHO of course,
Mike |
