Elasticidade tratada com estatina. Agora vai!!!!

Short-Term Effect of Atorvastatin on Carotid Artery Elasticity

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Stroke.2011; 42: 3460-3464

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An improvement in distensibility of ≥10% from baseline was observed in 29 (73%) subjects. Changes in stiffness and distensibility were maximal among subjects with baseline low-density lipoprotein levels <130 mg/dL.

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Conclusions—Short-term treatment with high-dose atorvastatin was associated with improvement in the carotid elasticity metrics. Carotid artery elasticity measured by B-mode ultrasound is a simple noninvasive measure of arterial wall function and may be a useful surrogate end point in clinical trials targeting individuals at increased risk for atherosclerosis.

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Agora sim!

Todo método que quer se popularizar na cardiologia têm que demonstrar redução com estatina!

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E agora isso foi demonstrado com o estudo acima.

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Mas alguns ecocardiografistas ainda não fazem nem IMT...

Bom, nesses casos, até curso na Cardiop... vale!!!! rsrsrs

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