title: The role of statin therapy in preventing recurrent stroke.
abstract: Several interventions may be used to prevent recurrent stroke. The role of statins was recently clarified by a large double-blind trial comparing atorvastatin with placebo. This article outlines the study results and implications for practice.
authors.affiliation: Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust, Wales.
authors.forename: Alison M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: Nigel I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Jowett
mesh_terms: D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors