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High-Dose Statins Following a Stroke Can Prevent a Second
Patients with cardiovascular disease are less likely to have a stroke if they are taking statins. Loading up on a statin within six months of a stroke or transient ischemic attack reduced the risk of recurrent stroke or TIA, according to results of a major trial published today. Lipitor (atorvastatin) at 80 mg/day begun during that period was associated with 2.2% five-year absolute reduction in risk of stroke (P=0.03) and a 16% relative reduction in risk of fatal or nonfatal stroke, found the SPARCL (Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels) trial.... |
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