Prognostic Impact of High Triglycerides After Stroke or TIA

High triglyceride level is independently associated with increased risk for recurrent events.

For patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), most of the attention in lipid management is focused on treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) with statins. A recent clinical trial identified a target LDL of <70 mg/dL as preferred for future stroke prevention (NEJM JW Neurol Jan 2020 and N Engl J Med 2020; 382:9). The importance of high triglycerides in patients with stroke or TIA has received less attention. These authors conducted a single-center registry study of patients admitted with stroke or TIA. They evaluated lipid profiles and stroke mechanism and followed patients for up to 1 year. High triglyceride levels were defined as fasting values of ≥150 mg/dL. The primary outcome was the rate of major adverse car…

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Seemant Chaturvedi, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardBayer Pharmaceuticals; Novartis

Grant/Research SupportNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Editorial BoardsNeurology; Stroke

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardBayer Pharmaceuticals; Novartis

Grant/Research SupportNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Editorial BoardsNeurology; Stroke

Prognostic Impact of High Triglycerides After Stroke or TIA

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