Statin therapy and atherosclerosis stabilization in carotid arteries

Abstract

Atherosclerosis and it’s clinical implications (myocardial infarction, stroke, intermittent lameness) is a serious medico-social problem in Russia. Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are the first-choice agents to prevent cardiovascular disease events. The paper presents the results of early regression studies and modern regression studies using MRI imaging concerning the regression or stabilization atherosclerosis and rationale and baseline characteristics of russian regression study “FREGAT”.

Keywords

• cardiovascular disease
• atherosclerosis
• carotid arteries
• three-dimensional ultrasound
• stabilization
• regression
• statins
• mertenil