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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-06-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Ultrasound |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/4/1/26 |
| Summary: | <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 proven and supported by new data. In this review the present evidences of the possible effects of statins in this field are discussed.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1476-7120 |