Deep cerebral microbleeds are negatively associated with HDL-C in elderly first-time ischemic stroke patients

Conclusions: Low HDL-C may be a risk factor of deep CMBs, including advanced PVH status, in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke. Management of HDL-C levels might be a therapeutic target for the prevention of recurrence of stroke.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - January 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Michiya Igase, Katsuhiko Kohara, Keiji Igase, Shiro Yamashita, Mutsuo Fujisawa, Ryosuke Katagi, Tetsuro Miki Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research