Effect of Statins on the Risk of Poststroke Pneumonia: National Population-Based Cohort Study.

Published in: Infection and drug resistance (2020)

Our retrospective national cohort study found reduced risk of poststroke pneumonia with statin therapy after acute ischemic stroke. Our study suggests that treatment with statins may have a preventive effect against the common complication of poststroke pneumonia.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
cardiovascular disease
upper limb
quality improvement
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
coronary artery disease
cross sectional
combination therapy
bone marrow
smoking cessation
mechanical ventilation