The Role of Lipid-Lowering Treatment in the Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

Dyslipidemia is a major modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke. Treatment with statins reduces the incidence of recurrent ischemic stroke and also reduces coronary events in patients with a history of ischemic stroke. Therefore, statins represent an important component of secondary prevention of...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Tsankof, Konstantinos Tziomalos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/10/1/3