Hemorrhagic Transformation in Ischemic Stroke and the Role of Inflammation

Hemorrhagic Transformation in Ischemic Stroke and the Role of Inflammation

Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a common complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke. It occurs when peripheral blood extravasates across a disrupted blood brain barrier (BBB) into the brain following ischemic stroke. Preventing HT is important as it worsens stroke outcome and increases m...

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Main Authors: Elena Spronk, Gina Sykes, Sarina Falcione, Danielle Munsterman, Twinkle Joy, Joseph Kamtchum-Tatuene, Glen C. Jickling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
ischemic stroke
hemorrhagic transformation
inflammation
hypertension
diabetes
aging
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.661955/full

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