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Effect of rosuvastatin on progression of carotid intima media thickness in low risk individuals: Results of the METEOR

Rationale. Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) is a reliable marker of atherosclerotic burden, relates to cardiovascular risk factors, and predicts future cardiovascular events Greater LDL-C reductions with more intensive statin therapy may result in greater effects on atherosclerosisFurther studies are needed to confirm the effects of efficacious statins in low risk individuals with subclinical disease.

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Effect of rosuvastatin on progression of carotid intima media thickness in low risk individuals: Results of the METEOR

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    1. Effect of rosuvastatin on progression of carotid intima media thickness in low risk individuals: Results of the METEOR trial

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