Effects of high dosage of atorvastatin in acute coronary syndrome patients on hsCRP and carotid atherosclerosis / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To study effects of high dosage of atorvastatin in acute coronary syndrome(ACS)patients on high sensitive creactive protein(hsCRP)and atherosclerosis.Methods 126 cases with ACS were divided into A,B and C group.30 patients in A group were given atorvastatin 20mg per night,41 cases in B group were given atorvastatin 40mg per night,while the other 55 patients in C group were taken atorvastatin 40mg per night and tirofiban in the first 24 to 48 hours.The patients were followed 6 months by evaluating serum hsCRP concentration,measuring the intimal thickness in the carotid artery with color Doppler.Results After treatment for 6 months,the patients in the three groups showed significant decrease in hsCRP,however,the therapeutic group showed significant difference amony the three groups.Additionally,the B and C groups further showed significant decrease in intimal thickness.Conclusion Using high-dose atorvastatin and tirofiban not only lowers hsCRP significantly,but also benefit stability of atherosclerotic plaque in carotid artery,and to reduce cardiovascular events.