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Background and Purpose-Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Our aim was to examine the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and stroke outcome and to assess whether CKD and its severity affect stroke outcome in a large cohort of unselected patients with acute stroke. Methods-We examined the association between baseline estimated GFR and CKD and 1-year outcomes in 821 consecutive patients with acute stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic). GFR was estimated by 2 methods: the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease and the Mayo Clinic quadratic equation. An estimated GFR rate Յ60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 defined CKD. Results-Odds ratios (95% CI) for death across levels of estimated GFR based on both equations were estimated. CKD was present in 36% (nϭ291)

Beginning CDCA treatment as early as possible is crucial to preventing neurological damage and deterioration in CTX. After significant neurological pathology is established, the effect of treatment is limited and deterioration may continue.