Statin use is associated with reduced motor recovery after spinal cord injury.

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2021)

Both severity of SCI and statins were significant predictors of reduced motor recovery. Additional investigation is needed to address potential impact of statin-therapy in the context of CNS injury and repair.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
spinal cord injury
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