| Literature DB >> 9159765 |
P B Gorelick1, M Schneck, L F Berglund, W Feinberg, J Goldstone.
Abstract
There is mounting epidemiologic evidence to support the relationship of lipids as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. We review epidemiologic and pathophysiologic evidence for such a link. Treatment of hyperlipidemia is addressed within the context of overall cardiovascular disease risk but also for stroke prevention.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9159765 DOI: 10.1159/000109679
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuroepidemiology ISSN: 0251-5350 Impact factor: 3.282