Calcific aortic stenosis and statin therapy: a new insight.
Considering the molecular similarities between calcific aortic stenosis and atherosclerosis, we would like to highlight the potential benefit of statin therapy after balloon aortic valvuloplasty to delay restenosis in patients awaiting a percutaneous heart valve implantation.
Roncalli
Jerome
J
Carrié
Didier
D
Galinier
Michel
M
D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*