Chronic HCV infection is a risk factor of ischemic stroke

Conclusions: HCV infected patients are at higher and earlier risk of stroke. Inflammation is a key mediator. Clinicians in clinical practice and researchers in future trials should take into account these new findings.Highlights:

Source: Atherosclerosis - October 14, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Luigi E. Adinolfi, Luciano Restivo, Barbara Guerrera, Ausilio Sellitto, Antonella Ciervo, Natalina Iuliano, Luca Rinaldi, Aldo Santoro, Giovanni Li Vigni, Aldo Marrone Tags: Clinical & Population Research - Epidemiology, Biomarkers, Nutrition Source Type: research