Statins before brain stents: could this simple pill slash stroke risk?
Disease control
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This study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) before a brain stent procedure can prevent strokes and keep the stent open. About 354 people with brain aneurysms will receive either atorvastatin or a placebo before their stent surgery and be followed fo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duan Chuanzhi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC