Imaging and Serological Biomarkers of Autonomic Dysfunction After Ischemic Stroke

Inclusion Criteria

• •Diagnosis of either
• •* acute ischemic stroke with either an ischemic lesion visible on CT/MRI or persistent focal deficits 24 hours after symptom onset, or
• •* Transient ischemic attack with transient clinical deficits including motor or speech disturbance and not restricted to isolated vertigo/dizziness, visual disturbance, or sensory disturbance.
• •symptom onset within 72h prior to hospital admission,
• •a pre-stroke/TIA ability to walk without help from another person (modified Rankin scale score \< 4),
• •age \> 18 years, and
• •informed consent by either the patient or a legal representative (including a spouse)