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Does inflammation predispose to recurrent vascular events after recent transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke? The North West of England transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (NORTHSTAR) study.
International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society - 1 Jun 2011
Selvarajah Johann R, Smith Craig J, Hulme Sharon, Georgiou Rachel, Sherrington Charles, Staniland John, Illingworth Karen J, Jury Francine, Payton Antony, Ollier William E, Vail Andy, Rothwell Nancy J, Hopkins Stephen J, Tyrrell Philippa J
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BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: Inflammation is implicated in the pathogenesis and outcome of ischaemic injury. Poststroke inflammation is associated with outcome but it remains unclear whether such inflammation precedes or results from ischaemic injury. We hypothesised that inflammatory markers are associated with an increased risk of recurrent vascular events soon after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke....
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