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Primary biliary cholangitis presenting as acute ischemic stroke: A rare association.

Bumsoo ParkSumaiya IslamRaghavendra C VemulapalliMaria E Shreve
Published in: Clinical case reports (2020)
Primary biliary cholangitis is associated with hyperlipidemia, but studies show that the condition does not increase cardiovascular risks. The case presents acute ischemic stroke with no underlying risk factors and subsequent new diagnosis of primary biliary cholangitis, which can suggest possible association between primary biliary cholangitis and acute stroke.
Keyphrases
  • acute ischemic stroke
  • risk factors
  • high fat diet
  • risk assessment
  • insulin resistance