Influence of atorvastatin on insulin resistance in patients with coronary artery disease, chronic pancreatitis and obesity

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease remains the major cause of morbidity, mortality and disability in developed countries, among which ranks first CAD. According to current European guidelines for treatment of dyslipidemia statins are considered as first-line drugs. While statin therapy significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, accumulate the data that indicate that they may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes type 2 diabetes and obesity are also major and independent risk factors for CAD.
Source: Pancreatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research