High-dose Periop Statins for Prevention of DVT

Summary

This study is designed to determine if the use of atorvastatin (Lipitor), a member of the HMG coA reductase inhibitor class of drugs referred to as statins, will reduce inflammatory responses and deep vein thrombosis formation when given in high doses in the perioperative period.

Timeline

Start

2005-11

Primary completion

2007-08

Completion

2007-08

Publications

• Lippi G, Favaloro EJ, Sanchis-Gomar F. Venous thrombosis associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Semin Thromb Hemost. 2013 Jul;39(5):515-32. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1343892. Epub 2013 Apr 29.

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Indications