Statins for aortic valve stenosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aortic valve stenosis is the most common type of valvular heart disease in the USA and Europe. Aortic valve stenosis is considered similar to atherosclerotic disease. Some studies have evaluated statins for aortic valve stenosis.

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of statins in aortic valve stenosis.

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS - IBECS, Web of Science and CINAHL Plus. These databases were searched from their inception to 24 November 2015. We also searched trials in registers for ongoing trials. We used no language restrictions.

Selection criteria

Randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) comparing statins alone or in association with other systemi

SUBMITTER: Thiago L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6457620 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature