Background and Purpose-It has been established that mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is an independent predictor of stroke, though a causative relationship was not proved, and that carotid artery atherosclerotic disease is also associated with stroke. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between the presence of MAC and carotid artery atherosclerotic disease.

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Admission inflammatory markers have long-term prognostic implications in patients with acute ischemic neurological events. These findings are relevant in view of the new therapeutic interventions now available for reducing the inflammatory response.