Journal of the neurological sciences

Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor activators linked to severity of ischemic stroke

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Abstract

Pre-stroke use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may influence the outcomes of ischemic stroke.

  • GLP-1RAs are known to reduce stroke incidence.
  • The relationship between pre-stroke GLP-1RA use and the severity of acute ischemic stroke is unclear.
  • This study aims to evaluate whether GLP-1RA use before a stroke is associated with reduced stroke severity.
  • Improved post-stroke outcomes may be linked to pre-stroke GLP-1RA usage.

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Declaration of competing interest DAL is a consultant for iSchemaView and RapidAI, and serves as a deputy editor for Radiology. DG receives research grants from the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, NIH, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Microvention, and is a consultant for Navigantis. Other authors have no relevant disclosures to report.
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