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Apolipoprotein E-ε4 allele is associated with perihematomal brain edema and poor outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.
Scientific reports - 16 Feb 2025
Huang Lei, Wu Qian, Ye Fei, Che Wei, Zhao Xu, Yang ChaoZhen, Ren Siying, Wu Guofeng, Wang Likun
Abstract excerpt
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) poses significant disability and mortality risks and perihematomal edema (PHE) plays a crucial role in ICH prognosis. The ApoE-ε4 allele has been implicated in exacerbating PHE and influencing neurological recovery post-ICH, yet, this specific association has not been explored much. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between ApoE-ε4 allele, PHE, and clinical prognosis...
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- Humans
- Male
- Female
- Brain Edema
- Middle Aged
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Alleles
