Galadu Subah, Sabrina Zeller, Aarti Jain, Emma Bloom, Saya Mieth, Nimrod Gozum, Austin Li, Fangyi Lin, Anaz Uddin, Stuart Brill, Tarik Al-Bermani, Gurmeen Kaur, Chirag D Gandhi, Fawaz Al-Mufti
INTRODUCTION: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has been associated with an increased risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). As individuals with cancer who experience AIS tend to face higher mortality rates compared to AIS patients without cancer, recognizing the implications of RCC in AIS is crucial for identifying high-risk patients for major complications and directing management strategies. OBJECTIVE: To examine risk factors, interventions, and outcomes for patients with AIS stratified by their RCC diagnosis...
March 21, 2024: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: the Official Journal of National Stroke Association