Status of lipids as a risk factor for stroke.
There is mounting epidemiologic evidence to support the relationship of lipids as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. We review epidemiologic and pathophysiologic evidence for such a link. Treatment of hyperlipidemia is addressed within the context of overall cardiovascular disease risk but also for stroke prevention.
Gorelick
P B
PB
Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill, USA.
Schneck
M
M
Berglund
L F
LF
Feinberg
W
W
Goldstone
J
J
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology; D002339:Carotid Arteries; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D012307:Risk Factors
D008055:Lipids; D002784:Cholesterol