Role of high sensitivity C-reactive protein and other risk factors in intracranial and extracranial artery occlusion in patients with ischaemic stroke

Conclusions
Coronary heart disease and a history of stroke are risk factors for ischaemic stroke with IEAO. Hs-CRP may be used as a marker for IEAO.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research - September 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Xie, D., Deng, L., Liu, X.-d., Li, J.-m., Zhang, Y.-b. Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research