Statins and oxidative stress in cardiovascular pathology

Statins are a highly effective class of lipid-lowering drugs for the prevention of the risk of developing cardiovascular pathology. The main mechanism of action of statins is based on the inhibition of cholesterol formation, which leads to a decrease in serum levels of total cholesterol and atherogenic low-density lipoproteins. However, in addition to the main hypolipidemic effect, statins also have a significant effect on oxidative stress. This article discusses in detail the effect of statins on oxidative stress and its significance for cardiovascular pathology.