Can high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and ferritin predict functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke? A prospective study.

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Inflammation may not only be the consequence of brain infarction but it may also contribute to ischemic damage. However, the role of inflammatory markers in predicting functional outcome in stroke remains controversial.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Top Stroke Rehabil

Title: Topics in stroke rehabilitation

Publisher: Thomas Land Publishers

ISSN: 1074-9357

ISSN (Print): 1074-9357

Publication date (Electronic): November 26 2013

Volume: 20

Issue: 6

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[1 ] Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Kadirli Government Hospital, Osmaniye, Turkey.

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Publisher Item ID: 063577J1K1874084

DOI: 10.1310/tsr2006-528

PubMed ID: 24273300

SO-VID: a2a5b3f6-263c-4b69-bfdb-f75593c1ef97

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Keywords: ischemic stroke,ferritin,functional disability,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

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Keywords: ischemic stroke, ferritin, functional disability, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

Can high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and ferritin predict functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke? A prospective study.

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