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Data suggests a possible link between Crestor and elevated heart problems. Our Crestor side effect lawyers are available to investigate Crestor lawsuits for individuals that have suffered heart problems after being treated with the medication. To speak with an attorney about the possibility of filing a Crestor heart failure lawsuit, contact us today.

Background

Statins such as Crestor are cholesterol-lowering drugs. High levels of cholesterol have been linked for years to heart disease. The drugs do lower cholesterol, but according to some researchers, Crestor and other statins can cause worsened heart disease, including heart failure. This is because statins are known to lower the body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, a substance occurring naturally in the body that helps prevent heart disease.

Authors of an article in a 2008 issue of The Lancet conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the “Effect of rosuvastatin (Crestor) in patients with chronic heart failure.” The clinical trial was conducted at 326 cardiology centers and 31 internal medicine centers in Italy. The authors concluded that 10 mg daily of Crestor did not affect the clinical outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure of any cause.

In an article, published in a January 2009 issue of The Lancet, the authors said one explanation for the trial's results "might be a reduction in the concentration of coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone, which is known to be caused by statins."

What Is Heart Failure?

Heart failure is an illness that develops over years. When it occurs, the heart can no longer effectively pump enough blood around the body to provide its organs and tissues with adequate oxygen.

What Can Happen When You Have Heart Failure?

The following situations may occur if you have heart failure:

• Reduced blood flow to the kidneys, causing kidney damage or failure
• Fluid and blood build up in the heart, injuring the heart valves
• Formation of blood clots
• Heart attack
• Stroke

What Are Some Symptoms of Heart Failure?

Some indications that you might have heart failure include:

• Being short of breath
• Wheezing
• Swelling of the feet, ankles, legs or abdomen
• Feeling tightness in the chest
• Fainting
• Coughing up frothy mucus
• Difficulty breathing when asleep
• Needing to prop yourself up with pillows to breathe more easily when sleeping

How a Crestor Lawyer Can Help

If you have been diagnosed with worsened heart failure and have taken Crestor, you should contact a Crestor heart injury attorney. A qualified attorney can determine whether you qualify to seek financial compensation for your injury and loss. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please contact a Crestor heart failure lawyer today.

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