Association between Serum Lipid and Hematoma Expansion after Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Chinese Patients

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurs in about 10%-20% of all stroke patients, and the overall incidence is approximately 25 of 100 000 per year1 and is expected to increase, given the increasing age of the population globally. Compared with ischemic stroke, ICH is correlated with a worse outcome, a mortality rate of around 40% and a dearth of effective treatments.1,2 It has been proven that serum lipid plays a vital role in the progression of cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke.3 Nevertheless, the relationship between serum lipid concentrations and ICH remains unclear.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research