Coronary Heart Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Subjects with family history of coronary heart disease
Brief summary
The aim of this prospective study is to investigate the prevalence of endothelial dysfunction in subjects with family history of premature coronary heart disease. At the same time, the effect of atorvastatin in treating subclinical endothelial dysfunction in those patients will be evaluated.
Interventions
Atorvastatin 40mg/D for 6 weeks to improve endothelial dysfunction
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* within 1 year * the siblings of premature coronary heart disease(male\<55years old, female\<65years old: Framingham Heart Study)patients admitted relevant hospital
Exclusion criteria
* Documented coronary heart disease * Any woman of childbearing potential who is pregnant, seeking to become pregnant or suspects that she may be pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| improvement of endothelial dysfunction with endo-PAT2000 | 6 weeks later drug administration |
Countries
South Korea