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Published in: Critical Care 2/2008

01-04-2008 | Poster presentation

Impact of treatment with pravastatin on delayed ischemic disease and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Authors: U Jaschinski, K Scherer, M Lichtwarck, H Forst

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 2/2008

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Statins have neuroprotective properties including improved vasomotor reactivity, reduced platelet activation and anti-inflammatory effects [1]. A prospective observational controlled study was conducted to evaluate the impact of pravastatin on the development of delayed ischemic disease (DID) and ICU mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). …
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Title
Impact of treatment with pravastatin on delayed ischemic disease and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Authors
U Jaschinski
K Scherer
M Lichtwarck
H Forst
Publication date
01-04-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 2/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc6333

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