Current Status of Dyslipidemia Treatment for Stroke Prevention

AbstractPurpose of ReviewElevated cholesterol is an established risk factor for ischemic stroke. The value of statins for stroke prevention has been clear for more than a decade.Recent FindingsHowever, the use of new medication combinations such as ezetimibe or proprotein convertase subtilisin –kexin type 9 inhibitors plus statins is increasing and the value for reducing stroke has been shown for these combination therapies. Recent data also support the strategy of lowering triglycerides for stroke prevention.SummaryA modern approach to dyslipidemia treatment and its relation to stroke prevention is summarized in this paper.
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research