Clinical Trial: The Acute Effect of Statins on Inflammatory Markers of Athersclerotic Tissue
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Acute Effect of Inflammatory Markers of Atherosclerotic Plaque in Humans
Brief Summary: This study is being done to determine if the acute administration of the drug Simvastatin reduces plaque tissue inflammation and plaque instability in patients undergoing carotid endarectomy
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Current Primary Outcome: This study is being done to see if giving the study drug, Simvastatin, quickly lessens the swelling of plaque tissue (tissue around your heart) and plaque movement in patients undergoing cqrotid endarterectomy procedure. [ Time Frame: 24 prior to surgery ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: Mayo Clinic
Dates:
Date Received: December 21, 2007
Date Started: September 2002
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 14, 2011
Last Verified: February 2011