STATUS OF LIPIDS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR STROKE

Authors
GORELICK PB SCHNECK M BERGLUND LF FEINBERG W GOLDSTONE J
Citation
Pb. Gorelick et al., STATUS OF LIPIDS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR STROKE, Neuroepidemiology, 16(3), 1997, pp. 107-115
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Neurology","Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath
Journal title
Neuroepidemiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
02515350
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
107 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0251-5350(1997)16:3<107:SOLAAR>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
There is mounting epidemiologic evidence to support the relationship o f lipids as a risk factor for ischemic stroke, We review epidemiologic and pathophysiologic evidence for such a link. Treatment of hyperlipi demia is addressed within the context of overall cardiovascular diseas e risk but also for stroke prevention.