The effect of rosuvastatin on inflammation, matrix turnover and left ventricular remodeling in dilated cardiomyopathy: a randomized, controlled trial.

The effect of rosuvastatin on inflammation, matrix turnover and left ventricular remodeling in dilated cardiomyopathy: a randomized, controlled trial.

<h4>Background</h4>Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by left ventricular dilatation and dysfunction. Inflammation and adverse remodeling of the extracellular matrix may be involved in the pathogenesis. Statins reduce levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol, but may also atten...

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Main Authors: Kaspar Broch, Erik T Askevold, Erik Gjertsen, Thor Ueland, Arne Yndestad, Kristin Godang, Wenche Stueflotten, Johanna Andreassen, Rolf Svendsmark, Hans-Jørgen Smith, Svend Aakhus, Pål Aukrust, Lars Gullestad
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0089732&type=printable

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