Roles of statins in the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2013.12.008
- VernacularTitle:他汀类药物在缺血性卒中防治中的作用
- Author:
Juan DU
;
Yunyun XIONG
;
Xinfeng LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Brain Ischemia;
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2013;21(12):918-922
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Currently,statins are one of the most important medications for the prevention and treatment of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.In recent years,a large number of clinical studies and metaanalyses have confirmed that statins can effectively reduce the risks of the occurrence and recurrence of ischemic stroke.This article reviews the applications of statins in the primary prevention,acute treatment,and the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke.
