Statin and dual antiplatelet therapy for the prevention of early neurological deterioration and recurrent stroke in branch atheromatous disease: a protocol for a prospective single-arm study using a historical control for comparison

• Yuan-Hsiung Tsai,
• Hsu-Huei Weng,
• Jen-Tsung Yang,
• Jiann-Der Lee,
• Yen-Chu Huang,
• Leng-Chieh Lin

Affiliations

Yuan-Hsiung Tsai

College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Hsu-Huei Weng

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Puzi, Taiwan

Jen-Tsung Yang

College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Jiann-Der Lee

Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Puzi, Taiwan

Yen-Chu Huang

Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Puzi, Taiwan

Leng-Chieh Lin

Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Puzi, Taiwan