Paradoxical effect of obesity on hemorrhagic transformation after acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions:
The better outcome for HTf seen in obese patients suggests the existence of a “bleeding-obesity paradox” in acute ischemic stroke.

Source: BMC Neurology - September 23, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Chi KimWi-Sun RyuBeom KimSeung-Hoon Lee Source Type: research