Intensity of statin therapy after ischaemic stroke and long-term outcomes: a nationwide cohort study.

Ville KytöJulia ÅivoJori O Ruuskanen

Published in: Stroke and vascular neurology (2024)

Following IS, more intense initial statin treatment is associated with improved long-term outcomes but not with the risk of ICH. These findings emphasise the importance of high statin intensity shortly after IS.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
high intensity
low density lipoprotein
type diabetes