2014
Guideline-Directed Low-Density Lipoprotein Management in High-Risk Patients With Ischemic Stroke
Saposnik G, Fonarow G, Pan W, Liang L, Hernandez A, Schwamm L, Smith E. Guideline-Directed Low-Density Lipoprotein Management in High-Risk Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2014, 45: 3343-3351. PMID: 25300975, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.114.006736.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackCoronary artery diseaseHigh-risk patientsTIA/strokeIschemic attackIschemic strokeLDL targetsCardiovascular diseasePrevious stroke/transient ischemic attackStroke/transient ischemic attackConcomitant coronary artery diseasePreexistent coronary artery diseasePrevious TIA/strokePrior TIA/strokePrevious coronary artery diseaseMajor vascular risk factorsLow-density lipoprotein valuesGuidelines-Stroke registryAcute ischemic strokeManagement of dyslipidemiaVascular risk factorsCholesterol-lowering therapyLipoprotein managementRecurrent strokeStroke prevention
2007
Serum lipid profile on admission for ischemic stroke
Smith E, Abdullah A, Amirfarzan H, Schwamm L. Serum lipid profile on admission for ischemic stroke. Neurology 2007, 68: 660-665. PMID: 17325272, DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000255941.03761.dc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLipid-lowering agentsLow-density lipoproteinStroke/TIALDL goalLDL targetsNational Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel guidelinesAdult Treatment Panel guidelinesLow-density lipoprotein levelsIschemic stroke/TIACharacteristics of patientsSerum lipid profileATPIII guidelinesCardiovascular eventsIschemic strokeLipoprotein levelsLDL levelsLipid profileMultivariable modelPanel guidelinesLipid measurementsNational guidelinesTherapeutic targetGreater riskPatientsCalendar time