Experts Question Role For At-Home Statin Intolerance Test

A small laboratory company, Boston Heart Diagnostics, has introduced and is promoting “the first and only at-home saliva laboratory developed test” that it says will help identify people who are likely to experience side effects from taking a statin. The company claims the genetic test “helps patients understand how their bodies will process a statin...Click here to continue reading...

Source: CardioBrief - November 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: People, Places & Events Policy & Ethics Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes Boston Heart Diagnostics myopathy SLCO1B1 statin intolerance statins StatinSmart Source Type: blogs