Atherosclerosis treatment: choice of optimal statin type

• S.V. Stolov

Abstract

Atherosclerosis and its complications in many respects define morbidity patterns in Russia and hold the lead as a cause of death. At the present time atorvastatin (Lipitor) has the most important evidentiary basis as respects to clinical outcomes in patients with different locations of atherosclerosis. Strong lipid-lowering potential, pleiotropic features, large amount of approved indications and favourable safety profile in comorbide patients make it irreplaceable drug for treatment of all atherosclerosis forms.

Keywords:atherosclerosis, treatment, atorvastatin, statins

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