Monocyte count at onset predicts post ‐stroke outcomes during a 90‐day follow up

ConclusionsSmoker had more severe AIS and higher leukocytes and adhesion molecule levels. In the overall cohort, monocyte count was an independent predictor of worse post‐stroke outcome. Although larger trials are needed, monocyte count might be a cheap prognostic parameter in AIS.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: European Journal of Clinical Investigation - August 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Luca Liberale, Fabrizio Montecucco, Aldo Bonaventura, Ilaria Casetta, Silva Seraceni, Alessandro Trentini, Marina Padroni, Franco Dallegri, Enrico Fainardi, Federico Carbone Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research