Xiaoyu Wang, Yuesong Pan, Runhua Zhang, Mengxing Wang, Xia Meng, Zixiao Li, Hao Li, Yilong Wang, Xingquan Zhao, Yongjun Wang, Gaifen Liu
BACKGROUND: Elevated white blood cell count, fibrinogen levels, and lower levels of albumin signify higher systemic inflammatory response, hypercoagulable state, and poorer nutritional status, respectively. However, a consistent conclusion could not be drawn on whether the association between inflammatory markers and cardiovascular disease was affected by the presence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to explore the association between inflammation and adverse outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), as well as whether this association differs due to the presence of CKD...
April 30, 2024: Journal of the American Heart Association