Enhanced stroke prediction after transient ischemic attack: the role of triglycerides and free thyroxine: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) carries a substantial risk of early ischemic stroke, particularly within the first 48 hours. Although the ABCD2 scoring system is widely used for short-term risk stratification, its exclusion of laboratory markers may limit predictive accuracy. To investigate whether selected biochemical markers - thyroid function tests, lipid profiles, and Hemoglobin A1c - hold prognostic value for early post-TIA stroke, and whether their integration enhances the predictive performance of the ABCD2 scoring system. This retrospective cohort included 130 first-ever TIA patients admitted between March 2022 and 2024. ABCD2 scores and laboratory parameters were recorded at admission. Patients were followed for 30 days and categorized based on stroke timing: early (≤48 hours), in

SUBMITTER: Cumaoglu MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12622629 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature