Effects of Statin Therapy on Vascular Properties and Outcomes in Diastolic Heart Failure Patients

Summary

The study is designed to define the underlying vascular abnormalities present in patients with diastolic heart failure and test the effect of a therapy aimed at vascular abnormalities. This study is designed to investigate the effects of therapy with atorvastatin in subjects with diastolic heart failure to improve abnormalities of vascular and myocardial structure and function, with particular emphasis on arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction.

Timeline

Start

2005-12

Primary completion

2008-06

Completion

2008-06

Drugs

Indications