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Is There A Relatonship Between Statins And Transient Global Amnesia?
Question: Is there a relatonship between statins and transient global amnesia?
Dear patient,
Thanks for your health concerns.
Currently, TGA is considered a likely variant of a transient ischemic attack, and as such, paradoxically statins actually help decrease rates of TIA and major stroke; I would not necessarily think that the absence of TGA is related to cessation of statins; however, I am glad it has not recurred
Hope this is helpful wish you the best health, blessings.
Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiovascular Diseases
Mayo Clinic MN
Thanks for your health concerns.
Currently, TGA is considered a likely variant of a transient ischemic attack, and as such, paradoxically statins actually help decrease rates of TIA and major stroke; I would not necessarily think that the absence of TGA is related to cessation of statins; however, I am glad it has not recurred
Hope this is helpful wish you the best health, blessings.
Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiovascular Diseases
Mayo Clinic MN
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