Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5948196 | Atherosclerosis | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Diastolic dysfunction is frequent and increases mortality [1]. ⺠Pre-clinical data suggest that statins improve diastolic function. ⺠In this randomized controlled trial, the addition of simvastatin to enalapril in hypertensive patients improves parameters of diastolic function.
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Authors
Adenalva L.S. Beck, Maria E.B. Otto, Luciana B.O. Dâ²Avila, Fernando M. Netto, Marinez K. Armendaris, Andrei C. Sposito,