Statin Use and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated With Intravenous Thrombolysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Statin Use and Outcomes of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated With Intravenous Thrombolysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The data on the relationship between statin use and clinical outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are in controversy.Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of statins administered prior to ons...

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Main Authors: Yu Guo, Xinmei Guo, Kai Zhao, Qiangji Bao, Jincai Yang, Mingfei Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
stroke
thrombolysis
statin
intracranial hemorrhage
functional outcomes
mortality
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.734927/full

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