Open AccessUric Acid Levels Are Relevant in Patients With Stroke Treated With Thrombolysis
Author(s) -
Sergio Amaro,
Xabier Urra,
Manuel GómezChoco,
Vı́ctor Obach,
Álvaro Cervera,
Martha Vargas,
Ferrán Torres,
José Ríos,
Anna M. Planas,
Ángel Chamorro
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.596528
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , stroke (engine) , uric acid , cardiology , surgery , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
Uric acid (UA) is a neuroprotective antioxidant that improves the benefits of alteplase in experimental ischemia. However, it is unknown whether endogenous UA also influences the response to thrombolysis in patients with stroke.
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