Differential Impacts of Admission LDL-Cholesterol on Early Vascular Outcomes by Ischemic Stroke Subtypes

The etiology of ischemic stroke is heterogeneous and can be categorized into five subtypes based on potential mechanisms: large artery atherosclerosis (LAA), cardioembolism (CE), small vessel occlusion (SVO), other determined etiology, and undetermined etiology.1 Understanding these subtypes is essential for tailoring stroke treatment and prevention strategies to address the specific underlying causes.

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Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - November 26, 2023 Category: Lipidology Authors: Joon-Tae Kim, Ji Sung Lee, Hyunsoo Kim, Beom Joon Kim, Jihoon Kang, Keon-Joo Lee, Jong-Moo Park, Kyusik Kang, Soo Joo Lee, Jae Guk Kim, Jae-Kwan Cha, Dae-Hyun Kim, Tai Hwan Park, Kyung Bok Lee, Jun Lee, Keun-Sik Hong, Yong-Jin Cho, Hong-Kyun Park, Byung-C Tags: Original Research Source Type: research