In:
European Neurology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 55, No. 1 ( 2006), p. 11-15
Abstract:
The involvement of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in ischemic-stroke-induced inflammatory response has recently been suggested; however, the relationship between MMPs and stroke progression has not been evaluated. We investigated the role of MMPs in neurological worsening of acute lacunar infarction. Forty-nine consecutive patients with an acute lacunar infarction (as defined by clinical and MRI criteria within 48 h after stroke onset) were evaluated. Clinical, biochemical, rheological, inflammatory and other parameters were compared between progressive and nonprogressive groups. Among the variables, only inflammatory parameters, including MMP-9 and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, were associated with neurological worsening of acute lacunar infarction (p 〈 0.05). These results suggest that the inflammatory process could play an important role in early neurological worsening of acute lacunar infarction.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0014-3022
,
1421-9913
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2006
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1482237-4
