Effects of Pitavastatin, a 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase Inhibitor, on Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Abstract

In type 2 diabetic patients, pitavastatin may have an oxidative stress-reducing effect, especially in a state of enhanced oxidative stress, and CAVI may be useful as a routine test for the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of atherosclerosis.