http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/12/Heart-Failure-Hospitalization-Rates-Surge.aspxWhile hospitalization rates for stroke and coronary artery disease have fallen since the mid-1980s, hospitalization rates for heart failure have continued to climb. In fact, the number of people 65 or older who are hospitalized for heart failure moreenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/12/Heart-Failure-Hospitalization-Rates-Surge.aspx#130100Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:52:25 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:130100Dr.jeffrey dachSome think that the increase in heart failure rates has been associated with the introduction and widespread use of statin drugs which deplete Co Q-10, an important cofactor for myocardial muscle function.<br /><br />For More ....<br /><br /><a target=_new rel=nofollow href="http://jeffreydach.com/2007/05/14/lipitor-and-the-dracula-of-modern-technology-by-jeffrey-dach-md.aspx">http://jeffreydach.com/2007/05/14/lipitor-and-the-dracula-of-modern-technology-by-jeffrey-dach-md.as px</a><img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=130100" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/12/Heart-Failure-Hospitalization-Rates-Surge.aspx#130097Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:52:14 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:130097HalThis would seem to suggest a study looking for the downside&nbsp;of statin use.&nbsp; Statin use has&nbsp;mushroomed since the '80's as well.&nbsp; Statins reduce CoQ10 levels &amp; in at least 1 small study, that reduction was correlated with dimished heart pumping action.&nbsp; Has anyone seen a study meta or&nbsp;large study&nbsp;of statins &amp; heart failure?<br><br>Hal<img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=130097" width="1" height="1">