Long-term Pleiotropic Effect of Statins in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the long-term effects of statins, atorvastatin,
upon Nitric Oxide, as an endothelial function assessment, and C-Reactive Protein, an
inflammatory marker, levels in patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease. These long-term
biological pleiotropic effects of statins will offer information on the role of endothelial
function and systemic inflammation in the etiopathogenesis of PAD.