Subacute decline in serum lipids precedes the occurrence of primary intracerebral hemorrhage

Conclusions:
Longitudinal lipid levels differ between ICH cases and non-ICH controls, most notably for a decline in serum TC and LDL levels within 6 months preceding primary ICH, independent of statin or alcohol use. These changes in serum TC and LDL trends suggest a biological pathway that precipitates ICH occurrence. Further studies are needed to replicate these results and characterize rate of change in serum lipids as a potential biomarker of impending acute cerebral injury.

Source: Neurology - May 29, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Phuah, C.-L., Raffeld, M. R., Ayres, A. M., Viswanathan, A., Greenberg, S. M., Biffi, A., Rosand, J., Anderson, C. D. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Intracerebral hemorrhage ARTICLE Source Type: research