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Evaluation of C-Reactive Protein Measurement for Assessing the Risk and Prognosis in Ischemic Stroke
Stroke 36:1316-1329, Di Napoli,M.,et al, 2005
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Article Abstract
At present, there is not sufficient evidence to recommend measurement of CRP in the routine evaluation of cerebrovascular disease risk in primary prevention, because there is insufficient evidence as to whether early detection, or intervention based on detection, improves health outcomes, although shared risk of cardiovascular disease indicated this may be of value. In secondary prevention of stroke, elevated CRP adds to existing prognostic markers, but it remains to be established whether specific therapeutic options can be derived from this.
 
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