The importance of inflammatory biomarkers in ischemic stroke patients with carotid artery stenosis.

Objective: This study aims to investigate inflammatory markers and their relationship with the degree of stenosis in ischemic stroke patients with carotid artery stenosis.

Methods: This retrospective case-control study was conducted with 70 newly diagnosed ischemic stroke patients and 70 age- and gender-matched healthy controls. Laboratory analyses were carried out including serum hemogram, biochemistry profiles, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein (CRP).