Effect of statin on progression of symptomatic basilar artery stenosis and subsequent ischemic stroke.

Kyu Sun YumJun Young ChangWon Joo JeongSangkil LeeJin-Heon JeongMin-Ju YeoJeong-Ho HongHong-Kyun ParkInyoung ChungBeom Joon KimJae Seung BangHee-Joon BaeMoon Ku Han

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Our study suggests that statin therapy may prevent the progression of symptomatic BAS and decrease the risk of subsequent ischemic stroke. Large randomized trials are needed to confirm this result.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
atrial fibrillation
coronary artery disease
stem cells
replacement therapy