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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| MK0653A-164 |
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| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | INDUSTRY |
Comparison of the effect on the progression of the carotid intima-media interphase thickness (GIM), arterial rigidity according to the measurement of the pulse wave speed and direct measurement of the carotid and aortic rigidities and an inflammation marker (PCR) in patients with established cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarct, atherosclerotic coronary disease), diabetes mellitus type 2 or equivalent risk of coronary disease and a low density lipoprotein level > 100 mg/dL, treated with simvastatin, pravastatin or the combination of simvastatin-ezetimibe during a period of at least one year.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| A | Active Comparator | Group A: Comparator |
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| B | Active Comparator | Group B: Comparator |
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| C | Experimental | Group C: Drug |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| ezetimibe (+) simvastatin | Drug | Patients will receive the combination of ezetimibe/simvastatin 10/20 mg o.d. with the possibility to increase the dose to 10/40 mg o.d. for 1 year. Tablets |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The annual progression of the slope of the maximum average GIM and the arterial rigidity. | 1 Year |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Alejandra Meaney, MD, PhD | Hospital Regional 1o de Octubre, ISSSTE | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000069499 | Ezetimibe, Simvastatin Drug Combination |
| D019821 | Simvastatin |
| D017035 | Pravastatin |
| ID | Term |
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| D008148 | Lovastatin |
| D009281 | Naphthalenes |
| D011084 | Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
| D006841 | Hydrocarbons, Aromatic |
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| simvastatin | Drug | Patients will receive 40mg od. With the possibility to escalate the dose to 80 mg o.d. if therapeutic goals not attained; for 1 year. Tablets |
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| pravastatin | Drug | Patients will receive pravastatin 40 mg o.d. with the possibility to add up 10mg of ezetimibe daily if LDL-C goal is not achieved; for 1 year. Tablets |
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| D006844 |
| Hydrocarbons, Cyclic |
| D006838 | Hydrocarbons |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D000069438 | Ezetimibe |
| D001384 | Azetidines |
| D001385 | Azetines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
| D004338 | Drug Combinations |
| D004364 | Pharmaceutical Preparations |