Lipid Paradox in Statin-Naive Acute Ischemic Stroke But Not Hemorrhagic Stroke.

ABSTRACT: Background: Low lipid level is associated with better cardiovascular outcome. However, lipid paradox indicating low lipid level having worse outcomes could be seen under acute injury in some diseases. The present study was designed to clarify the prognostic significance of acute-phase lipid levels within 1 day after admission for stroke on mortality in first-ever statin-naïve acute ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS). Methods: This observational study was conducted using the data collected from Stroke Registry In Chang-Gung Healthcare System (SRICHS) between 2009 and 2012. Patients with recurrent stroke, onset of symptoms >1 day, and history of the use of lipid-lowering agents prior to index stroke were excluded. Stroke was classified into IS and hypertension-rel

SUBMITTER: Cheng KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6124481 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature