Prognostic Relevance of Early Serial C-Reactive Protein Measurements After First Ischemic Stroke

Recent studies described an association between elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and outcome after ischemic stroke. We investigated the impact of early serial CRP measurements in hyperacute ischemic stroke on long-term outcome.One hundred twenty-seven consecutive patients without thrombolysis with a first ischemic stroke no more than 12 hours after symptom onset were examined. Serial CRP measurements were done at admission (CRP 1),...