Biomarkers and potential pathogenesis of colorectal cancer-related ischemic stroke.

CONCLUSION: Hypercoagulability induced by elevated CEA and neutrophils may be an important cause of CRCIS. The CRCIS index, which serves as a biomarker of CRCIS, needs further study.
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Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 21, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Qin QX, Cheng XM, Lu LZ, Wei YF, Wang DC, Li HH, Li GH, Liang HB, Li SY, Chen L, Liang ZJ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research