Vol. 33 (3) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

Coronary artery disease is not associated with stroke recurrence.

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of long-term mortality in Europe and it negatively influences the outcome after stroke. However, its influence on stroke recurrence which endangers stroke patients mostly in the first months following stroke, is unclear. Previous studies have found no association between CAD a.....