Stopped: The study was terminated on June 22, 2007 for inability to enroll patients within an appropriate timeframe. There were no efficacy/safety concerns.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of 18 months treatment with atorvastatin 80mg or atorvastatin 10mg on the carotid vessel plaque morphology, in particular, the effect on evident necrotic lipid rich core of the plaque in patients.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in lipid pool volume from baseline to 18 months in response to atorvastatin 80mg.
Comparison of effect of atorvastatin 80mg versus 10mg