Effects of Serum Cholesterol on Severity of Stroke and Dosage of Statins on Functional Outcome in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Conclusion: It was found that serum cholesterol levels were inversely related to the stroke severity. However, a higher the dose of statins resulted in better functional outcome and survival in post-stroke patients, possibly due to its neuroprotective effect.

Source: Neurology India - October 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Priyanka Shridharan Radhika Nair Sankar P Gorthi K Prakashini Aparajita Chatterjee Source Type: research