Comparative effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on glucose metabolism and adipokine levels in non-diabetic patients with dyslipidaemia: a prospective randomised open-label study.
Title | Comparative effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on glucose metabolism and adipokine levels in non-diabetic patients with dyslipidaemia: a prospective randomised open-label study. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Anagnostis, P., Selalmatzidou D., Polyzos S. A., Panagiotou A., Slavakis A., Panagiotidou A., Athyros V. G., Karagiannis A., Mikhailidis D. P., & Kita M. |
Journal | Int J Clin Pract |
Volume | 65 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 679-83 |
Date Published | 2011 Jun |
ISSN | 1742-1241 |
Keywords | Adipokines, Aged, Atorvastatin, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Dyslipidemias, Female, Fluorobenzenes, Heptanoic Acids, Humans, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Insulin, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Pyrimidines, Pyrroles, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Sulfonamides, Triglycerides |
Abstract | AIMS: The impact of statins on glucose metabolism and adipokines remains controversial. We compared the effects of rosuvastatin and atorvastatin on glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity (IS), adiponectin and leptin levels as well as systemic inflammation in non-diabetic patients with dyslipidaemia. |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02655.x |
Alternate Journal | Int. J. Clin. Pract. |
PubMed ID | 21564441 |