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High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

An Emerging Target for Stroke Treatment

From the Department of Neurology (N.S.), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif; the Stroke Center and Department of Neurology (J.L.S., B.O.), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif; the Department of Medicine (M.N.), UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif; and the Department of Neurology (B.O.), Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.

Correspondence to Nerses Sanossian, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Southern California, 1200 N State St, #5640, Los Angeles, CA 90033. E-mail sanossia{at}yahoo.com

Background and Purpose— This review characterizes the current state of knowledge of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in relation to stroke.

Summary of Review— HDL has anti-atherosclerotic and anti-inflammatory properties and is an important component in atherosclerosis. Serum HDL-cholesterol levels are inversely related to heart disease and stroke risk. There are various established and experimental treatments which can raise serum HDL cholesterol and improve its function.

Conclusion— HDL is an emerging target for atherosclerotic stroke treatment with the potential to dramatically impact the care of stroke patients.

Key Words: cholesterol • lipids & lipoprotein • stroke

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