Stroke MRIs (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Stroke MRIs

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Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found evidence that statins, which are drugs used to lower cholesterol, may help restore blood flow after a stroke. In the MRI on the right, areas where blood flow have been restored hours after treatment are outlined in white.

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Stroke

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