Statins reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Posted by giorgiobertin on April 19, 2023
Statin therapy may improve the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack among patients with atrial fibrillation compared with no use, regardless of concomitant use of anticoagulants.
The data was derived from Huang J, et al. Moderated ePosters 1. Presented at: EHRA: European Heart Rhythm Association Annual Congress; 16-18 April 2023; Barcelona, Spain.
Long-term statin use – defined as 6 years or longer – was associated with an approximately 43% lower risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism; a 44% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
The findings have important clinical implications, particularly given that in patients with atrial fibrillation, ischemic strokes are often fatal or disabling and have a high risk of recurrence.
The abstract ‘Statin use improves the outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: A population-based study’ will be presented during the session ‘Atrial Fibrillation – Round 1 – Stroke – OAC’ which takes place on 16 April at 09:40 CEST at Moderated ePosters station 1.
Source: ESC – Statin use is associated with lower risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
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