Ischemic stroke patients with carotid atherosclerosis show dysfunctional high-density lipoprotein particles

Background and Aims: Twenty percent of ischemic strokes are caused by atherosclerosis from the internal carotid artery. HDL plays a protective role against the development of atherosclerosis. We aimed to compare the composition and the function of the HDL from ischemic stroke patients with carotid atherosclerosis and from healthy controls.

Source: Atherosclerosis - August 1, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: N. Puig, A. Sol é, A. Aguilera-Simón, E. Jiménez-Xarrié, P. Camps-Renom, J.L. Sanchez-Quesada, S. Benitez Source Type: research