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Effect of Statin Use During Hospitalization for Intracerebral Hemorrhage on Mortality and Discharge Disposition
Information type:
Other primary research
Source:
JAMA Neurology
Specialities:
Cardiovascular system disorders | Stroke
Summary
The results of this retrospective cohort study suggest that in patients hospitalised for intracerebral haemorrhage, use of statins was associated with higher rate of survival at 30 days. Discontinuation of statin therapy was associated with worse outcomes.
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An editorial discussing the results of this research is available at the link below.
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