Effects of Atorvastatin on Serum Matrix Metalloproteinases-2 Levels in Patients with Unstable Angina.
- VernacularTitle:阿托伐他汀对急性冠脉综合征患者基质金属蛋白酶-2的影响
- Author:
Hui LI
;
Ji-Dong MA
;
Fei LI
;
Al ET
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Unstable Angina;
Matrix Metalloproteinases-2;
Atorvastatin
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2006;0(S1):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of Atorvastatin on matrix matalloproteiases-2 (MMP-2) level in patients with stable an ginapectoris(SAP) and acute coronary syndrome(ACS).Methods Sixty SAP and sixty ACS patients were randomly divided into either the Atorvastatin group or the control group.The levels of MMP-2 before and after treatment were detected.Results After treatment with Atorvastatin,the levels of MMP-2 in both two groups significantly de- creased(P