Is there a role of statins in the prevention of aortic biological prostheses degeneration

<p>Abstract</p> <p>It has been recently observed that statins might slow the progression of aortic stenosis or sclerosis. Preliminary reports suggested a similar positive effect in reducing the degeneration of aortic valve bioprostheses even though this hypothesis should be further...

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Main Authors: Popescu Bogdan A, Baldessin Ferdinando, Zuppiroli Alfredo, Antonini-Canterin Francesco, Nicolosi Gian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/4/1/26