Effect of simvastatin in preventing progression of carotid artery stenosis.
This study examines the effect of simvastatin on progression of carotid artery stenosis and shows that the drug substantially reversed the anticipated disease development. This finding indicates that treatment with simvastatin may reduce the risk for stroke in patients with known carotid artery disease.
Hegland
O
O
Department of Neurology, Central Hospital of Rogaland, Stavanger, Norway.
Dickstein
K
K
Larsen
J P
JP
D000368:Aged; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D019821:Simvastatin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control
D019821:Simvastatin