Statins prevent first strokes...and they may improve the chances of recovery after a stroke.
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D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D019821:Simvastatin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D019821:Simvastatin