Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are associated with subsequent stented-territory ischemic stroke after carotid artery stenting

Background and Aims: Uncontrolled low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is an important risk factor for carotid stenosis. However, the role of LDL-C after carotid artery stenting (CAS) is not well known with respect to stented-territory infarction (STI) and in-stent restenosis (ISR). We hypothesized that LDL-C levels after CAS might be independently associated with STI and ISR.
Source: Atherosclerosis - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research