Atorvastatin Treatment to Attenuate the Progression of Cardiovascular Disease in Hemodialysis Patients

Summary

This prospective, randomized, controlled study aims to investigate the effects of atorvastatin treatment in hemodialysis patients concerning progression of coronary artery calcification, progression of carotid artery intima-media thickness, endothelial function, and inflammation.

Timeline

Start

2006-11

Primary completion

2008-12

Completion

2008-12

Drugs

Indications