A Non-Linear Role of Hyperlipidemia on Progression of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Plaques and Acute Downstream Ischemic Events

CONCLUSIONS: LDL was related with ischemia events in intermediate stage of intracranial atherosclerotic plaque progression, an excellent period for intensive lipid-lowering treatment. In advanced stage, inflammatory agents maybe the main contributor to ischemic events.PMID:36709996 | DOI:10.5551/jat.63971

Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - January 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jianxia Ke Jinrui Li Junting Chen Chengze Lai Weicheng Zheng Xiaoli Fu Xuewen Fang Lianxian Guo Zhu Shi Source Type: research