Effect of Homocysteine-lowering Therapy With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 on Endothelium-dependent Vasodilatation of Forearm Resistance Vessels in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Summary

Endothelial dysfunction is an early marker of atherosclerosis and is found in patients (pts) with coronary (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Statin-therapy has been shown to improve endothelial function in pts with CAD or PAD by reducing LDL-cholesterol and inflammatory markers. B-group vitamin-supplements have variable been reported to have positive or neutral effects on endothelial function. Therefore, we want to compare the effect of rosuvastatin and B-group vitamin supplementation on endothelial function of the forearm resistance vessels in pts with cardiovascular disease.

Timeline

Start

2005-01

Primary completion

2007-02

Completion

2007-04

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