Medicina clinica
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October 2021
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Statin therapy has become one of the most important advances in stroke secondary prevention. Nevertheless, statin therapy in patients who present an ischemic stroke following cervical artery dissection (CAD) has not yet been supported by clinical evidence. This study aimed to investigate the effect of statins on neurological outcomes after a stroke due to CAD. ⋯ The use of statins in patients with CAD-related stroke may improve functional outcomes in specific cases. Statins do not prevent stroke recurrence and major cardiovascular events in this type of stroke.