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ATHEROSCLEROSIS
卷 226, 期 2, 页码 453-458出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.10.067
关键词
Niacin; FMD; Endothelial function; Statin; CRP
资金
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta
- Pfizer Canada
- niaspan (Niacin ER) by Sepracor
- Pfizer
Aims: To determine the effect of extended release (ER) niacin on endothelial and vascular function assessed by brachial flow-mediated dilatation (FMD), peak hyperemic velocity (VTiRH) and pulse arterial tonometry (PAT) in patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD), already treated with high dose statins. Endothelial dysfunction is common in patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD) and has prognostic implications. Niacin has proven clinical benefit in patients with CAD, but its additive effect in patients on statin therapy is being evaluated. The effect of niacin on endothelial function, in the presence of optimal LDL cholesterol is unclear. Methods and results: Sixty-six patients with CAD (mean age 57.9 +/- 8.5 yrs) received ER niacin (1500 mg per day) and placebo in a randomized crossover fashion for 3 months of each therapy. All patients received atorvastatin 80 mg per day. FMD, VTiRH and PAT measurements were performed at baseline and after each treatment period. Treatment with niacin improved dyslipidemia parameters (LDL placebo 1.52 +/- 0.51 vs. niacin 1.30 +/- 0.43; p = 0.004; HDL placebo 0.95 +/- 0.16 vs. niacin 1.11 +/- 0.22; p < 0.001). However, there was no observed improvement in endothelial function as assessed by FMD (placebo 6.1 +/- 4.9 vs. niacin 6.6 +/- 4.8%; p = 0.48), VTiRH (placebo 75 +/- 28 vs. niacin 78 +/- 26 cm; p = 0.23) or PAT (placebo 1.8 +/- 0.42 vs. niacin 1.79 +/- 0.5; p = 0.43). Conclusion: Niacin as add-on treatment to high dose statins in patients with established CAD significantly improves lipid profile. However, these changes were not associated with improved endothelial or microvascular function. Registered clinical trial with clinicaltrials. gov:NCT00150722. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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