The Influence of Atorvastatin on the Parameters of Inflammation and the Function of Left Ventricle

Inclusion Criteria: * patients 18 years old or older * patients who signed informed consent * patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (according ESC 2007) * patients who had no significant coronary artery stenoses \>30% on cardiac catheterization Exclusion Criteria: * BP ≥140/90 lub \<90/60 * congenital heart disease * acquired valvular disease except for mitral incompetence secondary to left ventricular dilatation * New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV * statin treatment * preserved hyperactivity of aminotransferases with unexplained etiology, * muscle disorders which might cause drug-induced myopathy, * uncontrolled diabetes, * liver diseases, * creatinine level \> 2 mg/dl and/or GFR\<30ml/min, * abuse of alcohol or drugs, * chronic inflammatory diseases, * pregnancy or lactation, * severe hypothyroidism, * immunosuppressive treatment, * operation or severe injury during last month * vaccination during last 3 months * heart stimulation device or implantable cardioverter defibrillator * or who didn't write conscious consent