학술논문

Use of atorvastatin in systemic lupus erythematosus in children and adolescents
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Arthritis & Rheumatism. Jan 01, 2012 64(1):285-296
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0004-3591
Abstract
OBJECTIVE.: METHODS.: RESULTS.: Progression of mean-mean common CIMT did not differ significantly between treatment groups (0.0010 mm/year for atorvastatin versus 0.0024 mm/year for placebo; P = 0.24). The atorvastatin group achieved lower hsCRP (P = 0.04), total cholesterol (P < 0.001), and low-density lipoprotein (P < 0.001) levels compared with placebo. In the placebo group, CIMT progressed significantly across all CIMT outcomes (0.0023–0.0144 mm/year; P < 0.05). Serious adverse events and critical safety measures did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION.