Effect of beta-blocker therapy on the risk of infections and death after acute stroke--a historical cohort study.

BACKGROUND:Infections are a frequent cause for prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality after stroke. Recent studies revealed a stroke-induced depression of the peripheral immune system associated with an increased susceptibility for infections. In a mice model for stroke, this immunosuppre...

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Main Authors: Ilko L Maier, André Karch, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Mathias Bähr, Jan Liman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4314079?pdf=render