Besides , plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine level was reduced ( from 0.680.10 to 0.530.12 mol/L , P < 0.05 ) by atorvastatin , and plasma vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF ) level was increased ( from 74.3332.26 to 98.6546.64 pg/mL , P < 0.05 ) by pitavastatin .