Conclusion Atorvastatin could cause regression of structural changes in IMT of the common carotid artery and improve coagulation system by the nonlipid-lowering with the lipid-lowering.

• 结论 阿托伐他汀在有效调脂同时可发挥其非调脂作用，逆转或延迟颈动脉IMT的进程，并改善凝血系统。