Practical Management of Dyslipidemia in Stroke Patients

A strategy involving a low target concentration appears to be superior to one involving a moderate circulating LDL-cholesterol (LDL-c) reduction for the prevention of cardio-cerebrovascular disease in patients with coronary disease and in those with carotid artery disease. However, it remains uncertain whether statins are beneficial, and if they are, what would be the most appropriate LDL-c target concentration in stroke patients without carotid artery disease. This chapter will focus on the evidences to elucidate the appropriate strategies in patients with stroke.