Effects of atorvastatin treatment on left ventricular diastolic function in peritoneal dialysis patients—The ALEVENT clinical trial
Journal
Journal of clinical lipidology
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
3
Pages
657
Date Issued
2017-03-18
Author(s)
Wu, Yi-Fan
Kao, Tze-Wah
Abstract
Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) is common among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Increased levels of inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, predict the development of LVDD.
Subjects
Atorvastatin; Inflammation; Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction; Peritoneal dialysis; Tissue Doppler imaging
Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
Type
journal article