Mechanisms of action of statins in stroke.
Statins decrease the incidence of cardiovascular events and death in patients with coronary artery disease. Moreover, the Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) study has recently demonstrated that high-dose atorvastatin may also reduce the recurrence of stroke in patients with previous stroke or transitory ischemic attack.
Tuñón
José
J
Martín-Ventura
José Luis
JL
Blanco-Colio
Luis Miguel
LM
Egido
Jesús
J
D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy
D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors