title: Calcific aortic stenosis and statin therapy: a new insight.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Jerome
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Roncalli
authors.forename: Didier
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Carrié
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Galinier
mesh_terms: 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*