Serum cystatin C is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in patients with acute ischemic stroke

ConclusionsHigher cystatin C levels were strongly correlated with symptomatic CCA stenosis and the rate of unstable plaques. Analysis of cystatin C levels may be useful for the identification of CCA stenosis and extracranial ICA in patients with AIS.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10072-020-04383-9

Source: Neurological Sciences - April 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research