Prediabetes and Outcome of Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: The association of prediabetes and outcome of patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remains controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between prediabetes and outcome of ischemic stroke or TIA.Methods: We comprehensively searched the PubMed and Excerpt Medica Database(EMBASE) from their inceptions to August 25, 2017. Studies that reported outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke or TIA and with information on prediabetic states at baseline were included.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research