Statin Therapy and Outcome After Ischemic Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies and Randomized Trials [Original Contributions]

Conclusion— In the largest meta-analysis to date, statin therapy at stroke onset was associated with improved outcome, a finding not observed in studies restricted to thrombolysis-treated patients. Randomized trials of statin therapy in acute ischemic stroke are needed.

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Source: Stroke - January 18, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ni Chroinin, D., Asplund, K., Asberg, S., Callaly, E., Cuadrado-Godia, E., Diez-Tejedor, E., Di Napoli, M., Engelter, S. T., Furie, K. L., Giannopoulos, S., Gotto, A. M., Hannon, N., Jonsson, F., Kapral, M. K., Marti-Fabregas, J., Martinez-Sanchez, P., Mi Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Neuroprotectors, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Original Contributions Source Type: research