Can high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and ferritin predict functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke? A prospective study.

Conclusion: This study revealed that neither hs-CRP nor ferritin levels could predict functional disability 3 months after stroke onset. FIM, FAS, and NIHSS scores were more useful in predicting functional outcome 3 months after stroke onset than the laboratory markers evaluated in this study.
PMID: 24273300 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ozkan AK, Yemisci OU, Saracgil Cosar SN, Oztop P, Turhan N Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research