This study will analyse the effect of simvastatin on endothelium dependent venodilation in chronic renal failure patients treated by peritoneal dialysis. The hypothesis is that patients will have a greater endothelium dependent venodilation after four months of simvastatin use.
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
end stage renal failure
peritoneal dialysis
LDL cholesterol \> 100mg/dL
\> 18 years and \< 80 years
You may not be if
using statin or nitrate
liver disease
diabetes mellitus
Clareo Health | Simvastatin Effect on End Stage Renal Failure Patients Treated by Peritoneal Dialysis