Carotid Plaque Characteristics Combined With Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers Predict Recurrent Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the potential value of serum inflammatory markers combined with carotid plaque characteristics for predicting subsequent recurrent ischemic events.

Methods

Patients with cerebral infarction localized to the internal carotid artery territory were recruited. Carotid MRI examinations were performed, and the plaque characteristics were evaluated at baseline. Serum samples were obtained, and clinical characteristics were documented at baseline. All participants received clinical follow-up 1 year after discharge. Recurrent ipsilateral ischemic stroke was considered the clinical endpoint. Logistic regression analyses were employed to assess the correlations between serum inflammatory biomarkers, plaque characteristics, and the endpoint. The diagnostic perfo

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504801 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature