title: Status of lipids as a risk factor for stroke.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill, USA.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Gorelick
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schneck
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Berglund
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Feinberg
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goldstone
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids; D002784:Cholesterol