Roles of statins in the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke / 国际脑血管病杂志

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.