| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5574175 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Among patients with moderate to severe carotid stenosis and well-controlled LDL-C, hypertriglyceridemia was an important risk factor for progression of carotid stenosis irrespective of surgical treatments. It would be worthwhile to test if triglyceride-lowering medications suppress carotid stenosis progression.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Clinical Neurology
Authors
Masayuki MD, Ryuta MD, PhD, Naoki MD, PhD, Masato MD, PhD, Mai MD, Yoko MD, Yoshinari MD, PhD, Hiroshi MD, PhD, Hidenori MD, PhD,