Association between heavy metal levels and acute ischemic stroke

Association between heavy metal levels and acute ischemic stroke

Abstract Background Few studies have examined the relationship between the amounts of heavy metal and stroke incidence. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between levels of heavy metals, including Pb, Hg, As, and Cd, in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Methods We selecte...

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Main Authors: Ching-Huang Lin, Yi-Ting Hsu, Cheng-Chung Yen, Hsin-Hung Chen, Ching-Jiunn Tseng, Yuk-Keung Lo, Julie Y. H. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Subjects:
Stroke
Acute ischemic stroke
Heavy metal
Lead
Mercury
Arsenic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12929-018-0446-0

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