News related to Aggrenox (Aspirin / Dipyridamole) and/or conditions it is approved for
High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Cholesterol News [2008.11.12]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A Danish study links high
levels of the blood fats called triglycerides with an increased risk of
stroke -- and the way those levels were measured could change a basic
medical practice, one of the researchers says.
High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Source: MedicineNet Cholesterol Specialty [2008.11.12]
Title: High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 11/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/12/2008
Strong Evidence To Support Patients With Carotid Disease With Statins - Especially Those Patients Undergoing Carotid Procedures
Source: Statins News From Medical News Today [2008.11.24]
There is a clear association between elevated serum cholesterol and stroke. Data from multiple prospective studies in both men and women has demonstrated an approximately twofold higher risk of ischemic stroke with increasing levels of total cholesterol. Dr.
Increased Risk Of Stroke With Increased Nonfasting Triglyceride Levels
Source: Stroke News From Medical News Today [2008.11.15]
In addition to being associated with increased risk of heart attack, elevated nonfasting levels of triglycerides appear to be associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study released on November 12, 2008 in JAMA. Elevated levels of nonfasting triglycerides indicate that remnant lipoproteins, which remain after metabolism and storage, are present.
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