Infections and Chlamydia pneumoniae antibodies influence the functional outcome in thrombolysed strokes

Thrombolysis is effective in ischemic stroke patients, but some factors influence its benefit. Previous infections could increase the risk of ischemic stroke by an activation of systemic inflammation. We analysed the influence of previous infections and Chlamydia pneumoniae serology on functional outcome in thrombolysed stroke patients. Methods: Consecutive thrombolysed stroke patients admitted during calendar year 2011 were analysed. Demographics, vascular risk factors, clinical and aetiological data were registered.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - August 2, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Domenico Consoli, Simone Vidale, Marco Arnaboldi, Anna Cavallini, Arturo Consoli, Franco Galati, Donata Guidetti, Giuseppe Micieli, Maurizia Rasura, Roberto Sterzi, Danilo Toni, Domenico Inzitari Source Type: research