Statin therapy and atherosclerosis stabilization in carotid arteries

Autor: Z. G Luginova, M. V Koshurnikova, E. Yu Solovieva, T. V Balakhonova, A. V Susekov
Jazyk: English<br />Russian
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: КардиоСоматика, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 36-45 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2221-7185
2658-5707
Popis: Atherosclerosis and it’s clinical implications (myocardial infarction, stroke, intermittent lameness) is a serious medico-social problem in Russia. Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are the first-choice agents to prevent cardiovascular disease events. The paper presents the results of early regression studies and modern regression studies using MRI imaging concerning the regression or stabilization atherosclerosis and rationale and baseline characteristics of russian regression study “FREGAT”.
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