Atorvastatin: Beyond lipid-lowering effects in the diabetic population

Julie Ramos; Qamar A. Khan; Martin Thoenes; Bobby V. Khan

doi:10.2217/14796678.2.5.527

Atorvastatin: Beyond lipid-lowering effects in the diabetic population

Julie Ramos, Qamar A. Khan, Martin Thoenes, Bobby V. Khan

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Abstract

Statins are the mainstay of therapy in coronary artery disease and hypercholesterolemia. Atorvastatin is a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme-A reductase inhibitor that is taken once daily. It has been shown to considerably reduce cardiovascular mortality events. Recently, several trials have demonstrated that atorvastatin has pleiotropic effects beyond its lipid-lowering capacities. Atorvastatin is especially beneficial in diabetics for stroke prevention and improving cardiovascular mortality risk.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	527-533
Number of pages	7
Journal	Future Cardiology
Volume	2
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2217/14796678.2.5.527
State	Published - Sep 1 2006

Keywords

3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor
Atorvastatin
Cerebrovascular accident
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes mellitus

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Molecular Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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