The impact of pre-ictal statin use on vasospasm and outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
S. Andersen,
E. Western,
W. Sorteberg
et al.
Abstract:Background
Pleiotropic effects of statins may be beneficial in alleviating cerebral vasospasm (VS) and improving outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Initiation of statin treatment at aSAH is not recommended; however, the effect of pre-ictal and continued statin use is not fully investigated.
Methods
Retrospective study comparing aSAH patients admitted in 2012 to 2021 with pre-ictal statin use versus those not using statins. Patient ent… Show more
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