Stress hormones predict cerebrovascular re-events after transient ischemic attacks
Date Issued
2011-01-01
Author(s)
Nigro, N.
Fluri, F.
Morgenthaler, N. G.
Jax, F.
Meckel, S.
Gass, A.
Steck, A.
DOI
10.1212/wnl.0b013e31820b75e6
Abstract
TIA is a strong predictor of subsequent stroke. The hypothalamic stress hormone copeptin is an accurate prognostic marker in acute ischemic stroke. This study assessed prognostic reliability of 2 distinct stress hormones, copeptin and cortisol, for the risk stratification of re-events in patients with TIA.