Role of High-Dose Statins Versus Standard-Dose in Secondary Prevention of  Ischemic Stroke

Irtaza Ahmed, Javeria Sarfraz, Syeda Tahira Zaidi, Muhammad Shahraz, Zobia Mushtaq,  Ammara Khan, Farah Naz Tahir

Role of High-Dose Statins Versus Standard-Dose in Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

Authors

Irtaza Ahmed, Javeria Sarfraz, Syeda Tahira Zaidi, Muhammad Shahraz, Zobia Mushtaq, Ammara Khan, Farah Naz Tahir

Keywords:

ischemic stroke, high-dose statins, secondary prevention.

Abstract

Introduction: Ischemic stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, withsecondary prevention focusing on reducing recurrent strokes. Statins have been shown to havesignificant benefits in reducing cardiovascular events; however, the efficacy of high-dose statinscompared to standard-dose in secondary prevention of ischemic stroke remains uncertain.

References

Kablak-Ziembicka, A., Przewlocki, T. Clinical significance of carotid intima-media complex and carotid plaque assessment by ultrasound for the prediction of adverse cardiovascular events in primary and secondary care patients. J Clin Med. 2021; 10(20): 4628. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10204628

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Published

2025-05-31

How to Cite

Irtaza Ahmed, Javeria Sarfraz, Syeda Tahira Zaidi, Muhammad Shahraz, Zobia Mushtaq, Ammara Khan, Farah Naz Tahir. (2025). Role of High-Dose Statins Versus Standard-Dose in Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(1), 1258–1266. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/568