Early Neurobehavioral Outcome After Stroke Is Related to Release of Neurobiochemical Markers of Brain Damage

Abstract

Serum concentrations and kinetics of protein S-100B and NSE have a high predictive value for early neurobehavioral outcome after acute stroke. Protein S-100B concentrations at days 2 to 4 after acute stroke may provide valuable information for both neurological status and functional impairment at discharge from the acute care hospital.