Differential association between apolipoprotein B and LDL cholesterol and cerebral atherosclerosis according to pre-stroke statin use

To reduce cardiovascular risk, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the primary target of statin treatment, while apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is secondary. We investigated the association between atherosclerotic stenosis and LDL-C or ApoB levels and whether a difference in association exists according to pre-admission statin use in ischemic stroke patients.

Source: Atherosclerosis - March 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Minyoul Baik, Hyo Suk Nam, Ji Hoe Heo, Hye Sun Lee, Young Dae Kim Source Type: research