Li, Zhi-Yong Reduction in arterial wall strain with aggressive lipid-lowering therapy in patients with carotid artery disease. [electronic resource] - Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society 2011 - 1486-92 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1347-4820 Standard No.: 10.1253/circj.cj-10-1210 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAnalysis of VarianceAnti-Inflammatory Agents--administration & dosageAtorvastatinBiomechanical PhenomenaCarotid Stenosis--bloodChinaContrast MediaDextransDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHemodynamicsHeptanoic Acids--administration & dosageHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors--administration & dosageLipids--bloodMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMagnetite NanoparticlesMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesPyrroles--administration & dosageSeverity of Illness IndexStress, MechanicalTime FactorsTreatment Outcome