Elevated blood glucose is associated with aggravated brain edema in acute stroke

ConclusionElevated admission BGL were associated with increased early brain edema and poor clinical outcome mediated by collateral status. Patients with higher BGL might be targeted by adjuvant anti-edematous treatment.

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Source: Journal of Neurology - January 29, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research