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Statins Are Associated With Better Outcomes After Carotid Endarterectomy in Symptomatic Patients
Stroke 36:2072-2076,2058, Kennedy,J.,et al, 2005
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Article Abstract
These findings are suggestive of a protective effect of statin therapy in symptomatic patients pre-treated at the time of carotid endarterectomy, though this needs confirmation in a randomized controlled trial.
 
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