Statins to treat chronic inflammation in dialysis patients--is this feasible?
Heimbürger
Olof
O
Department of Renal Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm, Sweden. olof.heimburger@ki.se
Stenvinkel
Peter
P
D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*
D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D002097:C-Reactive Protein