Serum matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels and prognosis of acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions: Higher serum MMP-9 levels in the acute phase of ischemic stroke were associated with increased risk of mortality and major disability, suggesting that serum MMP-9 could be an important prognostic factor for ischemic stroke.

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/short/89/8/805?rss=1

Source: Neurology - August 21, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Zhong, C., Yang, J., Xu, T., Xu, T., Peng, Y., Wang, A., Wang, J., Peng, H., Li, Q., Ju, Z., Geng, D., Zhang, Y., He, J., For the CATIS Investigators Tags: Stroke prevention, Prognosis, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Clinical trials Observational study (Cohort, Case control), Cohort studies ARTICLE Source Type: research