Statins (IMAGE) Intermountain Medical Center Caption New 15-year study found that patients with peripheral arterial disease may not be prescribed these life-saving medications at the same rate as for other atherosclerotic conditions, such as heart attack or stroke. Credit Intermountain Healthcare Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.