High Serum Level of Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 Is Associated With Increased Risk of Spontaneous Subarachnoid Hemorrhage [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—High serum level of MMP-7 was associated with increased risk of incident spontaneous SAH, independently of the main risk factors for SAH. High serum levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 did not predict SAH risk.

Source: Stroke - June 25, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Martin Soderholm, Gunilla Nordin Fredrikson, Jan Nilsson, Gunnar Engstrom Tags: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Intracranial Hemorrhage Original Contributions Source Type: research