Cerebral blood flow evaluation of intensive rosuvastatin therapy in stroke/transient ischemic attack patients with intracranial arterial atherosclerotic stenosis study: Rationale  and design

ConclusionThe CEIRIS trial about the effects of statin on the temporal hemodynamic progression of ICAS may extend our understanding of the basic pathophysiology and mechanisms of stroke in ICAS patients.

With the use of computed tomography perfusion, we aim to evaluate the impact of Rosuvastatin on cerebral hemodynamic changes, as well as the downstream perfusion. This trial concerning the effects of statin on the temporal hemodynamic progression of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) may extend our understanding of the basic pathophysiology and mechanisms of stroke in ICAS patients.

Source: Brain and Behavior - April 1, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Xuting Zhang, Ying Zhou, Sheng Zhang, Wenhong Ding, Min Lou Tags: METHODS Source Type: research