Effect of Ezetimibe on Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol

Effect of Ezetimibe on Oxidized LDL Cholesterol

Randomized study. Patients with coronary artery disease equivalent will be randomized to receive atorvastatin 40 mg/day + placebo vs. atorvastatin 40 mg/day + ezetimibe 40 mg/day. Oxidized LDL cholesterol will be measured at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment. Hypothesis is that ezetimibe will lower oxidized LDL

Inclusion Criteria:

• CAD or CAD equivalent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior CABG or PCI within 3 months Prior use of ezetimibe within 3 months Receiving atorvastatin 40 mg/day or 80 mg/day or any dose of rosuvastatin CHF NYHA stage >2 Creatinin clearance < 30 ml/min