The Effect of Statin Treatment on Outcomes of Cardioembolic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Real-World Studies

Several real-world observational studies have investigated the association between statin treatment and outcomes of cardioembolic stroke. However, substantial uncertainties remain about this association. We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of statin treatment on the outcomes of cardioembolic stroke. We systematically searched the PubMed and Embase databases for relevant clinical studies. Pooled...