Left ventricular ejection fraction and aortic stiffness are independent predictors of neurological outcome in acute ischemic stroke

Conclusion: These findings provide evidence that in ischemic stroke, preserved ejection fraction and lower pulse wave velocity are associated with early favorable outcome, independently of other known prognostic factors, including blood pressure.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Stroke Source Type: research