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  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) risk and statin efficacy remain unclear.
  • Statins are cholesterol-lowering agents with potential neuroprotective effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between statin use and the risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
  • To explore if this association is modified by pre-existing conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A large population-based case-control study using Japanese Health Insurance Claims Database (2005-2021).
  • 3498 SAH cases and 13992 matched controls were analyzed.
  • Conditional logistic regression adjusted for covariates assessed statin exposure and SAH risk.

Main Results:

  • Statin use was associated with a significantly reduced risk of SAH (aOR 0.81; 95% CI, 0.69-0.95).
  • The association was significantly influenced by a history of hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Statin use is significantly associated with a reduced risk of SAH.
  • Statins may offer a protective role in SAH prevention, particularly for individuals with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease.