Effects of atorvastatin 10 mg/d on insulin resistance: A 12-week, open-label study in hyperlipidemic patients
Articles > Article · 2006
Authors: Filiz ÖZERKAN ÇAKAN, B OZDOGAN, Mehdi ZOGHİ, Sanem NALBANTGİL, Oğuz YAVUZGİL, MEHMET ÖNDER
CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2006, vol 67, pp 44-54
DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2006.02.002
Summary
Background: In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors ("statins") might have pleiotropic, nonlipid effects. Insulin resistance syndrome is known to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. However, the effects of statins on insulin resistance are a subject of controversy.