Biomarkers and Mortality After Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Ischemic Stroke: Population-Based Study [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Several biomarkers predicted death of any cause after transient ischemic attack and minor stroke. N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and heart-type fatty-acid-binding protein might improve patient selection for additional screening for occult cardiac disease or cancer, respectively. However, our results require validation in future studies.

Source: Stroke - February 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Greisenegger, S., Segal, H. C., Burgess, A. I., Poole, D. L., Mehta, Z., Rothwell, P. M. Tags: Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research