The Influence of Atorvastatin on the Parameters of Inflammation and the Function of Left Ventricle
Completed
- Conditions
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Interventions
- Drug: Tulip
- Registration Number
- NCT01015144
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical University of Lodz
- Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to assess of the influence of atorvastatin on selected indicators of an inflammatory condition, function of the left ventricle and factors affecting the occurrence of undesired events like rehospitalizations and mortality in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- patients 18 years old or older
- patients who signed informed consent
- patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (according ESC 2007)
- patients who had no significant coronary artery stenoses >30% on cardiac catheterization
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Exclusion Criteria
- BP ≥140/90 lub <90/60
- congenital heart disease
- acquired valvular disease except for mitral incompetence secondary to left ventricular dilatation
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV
- statin treatment
- preserved hyperactivity of aminotransferases with unexplained etiology,
- muscle disorders which might cause drug-induced myopathy,
- uncontrolled diabetes,
- liver diseases,
- creatinine level > 2 mg/dl and/or GFR<30ml/min,
- abuse of alcohol or drugs,
- chronic inflammatory diseases,
- pregnancy or lactation,
- severe hypothyroidism,
- immunosuppressive treatment,
- operation or severe injury during last month
- vaccination during last 3 months
- heart stimulation device or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- or who didn't write conscious consent
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Atorvastatin Tulip -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method left ventricular function 2 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method mortality 6 months