Comparison of statins for secondary prevention in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Comparison of statins for secondary prevention in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Statins may prevent recurrent ischemic events after ischemic stroke. Determining which statin to use remains controversial. We aimed to summarize the evidence for the use of statins in secondary prevention for patients with ischemic stroke by comparing benefits and harms of vario...

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Main Authors: Irene Tramacere, Giorgio B. Boncoraglio, Rita Banzi, Cinzia Del Giovane, Koren H. Kwag, Alessandro Squizzato, Lorenzo Moja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Systematic review
Network meta-analysis
RCT
Stroke
Secondary prevention
Statins
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-019-1298-5

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