What is the relationship between total cholesterol levels and stroke risk in the general population?
Overall, epidemiological studies suggest that the relationship between total cholesterol and stroke risk in the general population is complex. Low levels of total cholesterol have been associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), while high levels of total cholesterol have been associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. Additionally, some epidemiological studies have found an inverse relationship between HDL cholesterol and stroke risk, while others have not.