Why the study?
Does prior statin use predict functional outcome or ICH in stroke patients receiving IV thrombolysis?
Does prior statin use predict functional outcome or ICH in stroke patients receiving IV thrombolysis?
Prior statin use in stroke patients receiving IV thrombolysis does not independently predict functional outcome or ICH, but rather indicates baseline characteristics associated with a less favorable course.
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Prior statin use need not alter thrombolysis risk assessment; supports confounding by baseline factors over direct effect on outcome or ICH.
Engelter et al. (2011) studied this question.
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