In a new study of 1,102 patients, a multi-item prognostic tool has been developed and validated for use in acute stroke. Using a mix of clinical variables (age and stroke severity), a process variable (administration of thrombolysis) and a biomarker (plasma copeptin), the authors were able to predict 3-month disability.
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T.J.Q. is supported by a joint Chief Scientist Office and Stroke Association Senior Lectureship, grant reference TSA LECT 2015/05. B.A.D. is supported through the Stroke Association Priority Program Award, grant reference PPA 2015/01_CSO.
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Quinn, T.J., Drozdowska, B.A. Stroke prediction and the future of prognosis research. Nat Rev Neurol 15, 311–312 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-019-0181-5
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