Matrix metalloproteinase ‐9 gene polymorphisms are associated with ischemic stroke severity and early neurologic deterioration in patients with atrial fibrillation

ConclusionsThe incidence of moderate or severe stroke and END was very common in acute IS patients with AF.MMP ‐9 polymorphisms were independently associated with severe stroke and higher risk of END, and prestroke antithrombotic treatment was associated with less severe stroke and lower risk of END in patients with AF.

Source: Brain and Behavior - April 21, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Xingyang Yi, Qiang Zhou, Guo Sui, Daofeng Fan, Yongyin Zhang, Minjie Shao, Zhao Han, Hua Luo, Jing Lin, Ju Zhou Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research