Long-term statin therapy as a means of preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation

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It seems incredible, but long-term statin therapy reduces the risk of transient ischemic attacks, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke with atrial fibrillation (AF) in general by up to 40%. These data were obtained from 51,472 patients with newly diagnosed AF. The authors do not have an exact explanation and suggest the anti-inflammatory effect of statins mainly on atheromas of the carotid arteries. Existing publications show that inflammation is associated with a higher risk of thrombogenic effects, including stroke. In any case, these results are a strong rationale for prescribing statins to all patients with AF. So, if you suffer from AF, why not start taking statins regularly. And finally, an important detail - statin therapy does not cancel anticoagulant therapy, which should be continued as usual.

Видео Long-term statin therapy as a means of preventing stroke in atrial fibrillation канала Яблучанський М.І., доктор медичних наук, професор