Calcific aortic stenosis and statin therapy: a new insight

Jerome Roncalli; Didier Carrié; Michel Galinier

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.06.125

Calcific aortic stenosis and statin therapy: a new insight

Int J Cardiol. 2009 Jan 9;131(2):275-6; author reply 276-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.06.125. Epub 2007 Sep 7.

Authors

Jerome Roncalli, Didier Carrié, Michel Galinier

PMID: 17825931
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.06.125

Abstract

Considering the molecular similarities between calcific aortic stenosis and atherosclerosis, we would like to highlight the potential benefit of statin therapy after balloon aortic valvuloplasty to delay restenosis in patients awaiting a percutaneous heart valve implantation.

Publication types

Comment
Letter

MeSH terms

Aortic Valve Stenosis / drug therapy*
Aortic Valve Stenosis / pathology
Calcinosis / drug therapy*
Calcinosis / pathology
Coronary Restenosis / pathology
Coronary Restenosis / prevention & control
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*

Substances

Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors