Elevated Plasma Factor VIII in Patients with Ischemic Stroke: Does it have any Association with Hypertensive Heart Disease?

Background: Elevated factor VIII (FVIII) has been linked with higher risk of vascular events. We aimed to determine the relationship between FVIII and hypertension in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Methods: FVIII levels and transthoracic echocardiogram reports were reviewed in patients with acute ischemic stroke who presented to our stroke center between July 2008 and September 2011.