Author response: Lipid levels and the risk of hemorrhagic stroke among women
Pamela M.Rist, Assistant Professor, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
TobiasKurth, Professor, Charite–Universitatsmedizin
Kathryn M.Rexrode, Associate Professor, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Submitted December 11, 2019
Although the absolute risk of hemorrhagic stroke among those with LDL levels <70 mg/dL may seem low, this risk is significantly higher than the risk seen among those with LDL levels ≥100-129.9 mg/dL. Therefore, we believe that our conclusion that there is an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke among those in the lowest LDL category is justified. In addition, although the yearly risk is low, the risk over several years may be clinically meaningful.
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Although the absolute risk of hemorrhagic stroke among those with LDL levels <70 mg/dL may seem low, this risk is significantly higher than the risk seen among those with LDL levels ≥100-129.9 mg/dL. Therefore, we believe that our conclusion that there is an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke among those in the lowest LDL category is justified. In addition, although the yearly risk is low, the risk over several years may be clinically meaningful.
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The authors report no relevant disclosures. Contact journal@neurology.org for full disclosures.