Elevated white blood cell counts in ischemic stroke patients are associated with increased mortality and new vascular events

ConclusionElevated WBC levels in ischemic stroke patients are linked to a higher risk of new vascular events and mortality. Thus, ischemic stroke patients with elevated WBC without clinical infection need special attention to investigate possible underlying conditions to prevent future vascular events and reduce mortality. The interpretation of our results is limited by the absence of adjustment to premorbid functional status, stroke severity, and stroke treatment.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research