Admission C – reactive protein after acute ischemic stroke is associated with stroke severity and mortality: The 'Bergen stroke study'

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is growing evidence that inflammation plays an important role in atherogenesis. Previous studies show that C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, is associated with stroke outcomes and future vascular events. It is n...

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Main Authors: Brogger Jan, Idicula Titto T, Naess Halvor, Waje-Andreassen Ulrike, Thomassen Lars
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/9/18