Reduction in Early Stroke Risk in Carotid Stenosis With Transient Ischemic Attack Associated With Statin Treatment [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— In acute symptomatic carotid stenosis, statin pretreatment was associated with reduced stroke risk, consistent with findings from randomized trials in acute coronary syndromes. These data support the hypothesis that statins started acutely after TIA symptom onset may also be beneficial to prevent early stroke. Randomized trials addressing this question are required.

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Source: Stroke - September 23, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Merwick, A., Albers, G. W., Arsava, E. M., Ay, H., Calvet, D., Coutts, S. B., Cucchiara, B. L., Demchuk, A. M., Giles, M. F., Mas, J.-L., Olivot, J. M., Purroy, F., Rothwell, P. M., Saver, J. L., Sharma, V. K., Tsivgoulis, G., Kelly, P. J. Tags: Secondary prevention, Carotid Stenosis, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical, Lipid and lipoprotein metabolism Clinical Sciences Source Type: research