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Transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke patients with or without prior stroke
ConclusionsBoth in TIA and IS, vascular risk factors were more common in patients with a history of stroke compared with those without. In contrast to other secondary preventive medications, OAC treatment in the presence of AF was underutilized in patients with a history of stroke.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - June 1, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Buchwald, B. Norrving, J. Petersson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Impact of early statin therapy in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
ConclusionsIn acute ischemic stroke, patients receiving late statin treatment carried a poorer clinical outcome than those with earlier statin initiation. Inhospital statin use after an acute ischemic stroke did not increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - June 13, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: P.‐S. Chen, C.‐L. Cheng, Y.‐H. Kao Yang, P.‐S. Yeh, Y.‐H. Li Tags: Original Article Source Type: research