Stroke: High triglyceride levels have ‘a 21 percent greater risk of death or stroke’
When researchers looked specifically at people who had another stroke after an atherothrombotic stroke, they found that 14 out of 114 people with normal triglyceride levels, or 12 percent, had one during the study, compared to 33 out of 217 people, or 16 percent, of those with elevated levels.
For acute coronary syndrome, one out of 114 people, or 0.9 percent, with normal triglyceride levels developed the heart condition one year after an atherothrombotic stroke, compared to five out of 60, or 8 percent, of those with elevated levels.
“More research is needed, but for people who have had an atherothrombotic stroke, triglyceride levels may emerge as a key target for preventing future strokes and other cardiovascular problems,” Hoshino said.
“Statin therapy is still an effective treatment for people with high triglyceride levels, but our study highlights how important it is to look at all the tools a person can use to lower their triglycerides, including diet modifications, exercise and taking omega-3 fatty acids.”
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