Echocardiographic indexes of left ventricle diastolic function in patients with metabolic syndrome treated with atorvastatin

Introduction: Several studies have reported that metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and it is associated with altered left ventricle diastolic function. The standard Doppler indexes of transmitral filling (E/A ratio, isovolumetric relaxation time IVRT) are altered among patients with metabolic syndrome. Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the benefit of the therapy with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors on diastolic dysfunction in patients with metabolic syndrome. Methods: This prospective study included 44 nonsmoker male patients (pts) diagnosed with metabolic syndrome…