Effect of atorvastatin on oxidative stress and inflammation markers in myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs: A comparison of subclinical and clinical stages

• Main Authors: Patchaya Thassakorn, Papras Patchanee, Wanpitak Pongkan, Nipon Chattipakorn, Chavalit Boonyapakorn
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85060331486&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/63755
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common acquired cardiac disorder found in dogs. The disease process can lead to heart failure (HF) and has been found to be associated with oxidative stress and inflammation. Statins exert antioxidant and anti-infl...