Apolipoproteins B and A1 in Ischemic Stroke Subtypes

Introduction: Elevated serum apolipoprotein B and the apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio have been associated with ischemic stroke and intracranial atherosclerotic disease. We sought to assess the relationship between serum levels of apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A1, and the apolipoprotein B/A1 ratio with ischemic stroke subtypes and large artery atherosclerosis location. Materials and Methods: We evaluated serum apolipoprotein B and apolipoprotein A1 levels in consecutive, statin-na ïve, adult ischemic stroke patients admitted to an academic medical center in southern India.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 9, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Rizwan Kalani, Soumya Krishnamoorthy, D. Deepa, Srinivas Gopala, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, David Tirschwell, P.N. Sylaja Source Type: research