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High-dose statin aids renal function in CHD.(Coronary heart disease)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Publication: Internal Medicine News Publication Date: 15-JUN-06 Author: Jancin, Bruce
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COPYRIGHT 2006 International Medical News Group
ATLANTA -- Intensive atorvastatin therapy in patients with stable coronary heart disease resulted in impressive improvement in kidney function over the course of 5 years in a post hoc analysis of the landmark Treating to New Targets trial, Dr. James Shepherd reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology.
A dose of 10 mg/day of atorvastatin (Lipitor) in TNT also thwarted the anticipated age-related decline in renal function, but the benefit was significantly greater with 80 mg/day, according to Dr. Shepherd of the University of Glasgow.
"Given that renal disease is now recognized...
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