Serum uric acid, kidney function and acute ischemic stroke outcomes in elderly patients: a single-cohort, perspective study

Chronic kidney disease and hyperuricemia have been associated to an increased risk and a worse prognosis in acute ischemic stroke. Several mechanisms, including platelet dysfunction, coagulation disorders, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation could be i...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Falsetti, William Capeci, Nicola Tarquinio, Giovanna Viticchi, Mauro Silvestrini, Vania Catozzo, Agnese Fioranelli, Laura Buratti, Francesco Pellegrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Neurology International
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/ni/article/view/6920