C-Reactive Protein–To–Albumin Ratio and its Association with Stroke among Hypertensive Patients in South-Eastern Nigeria: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
Background:Chronic inflammation is central to the development of hypertension and its complications, including stroke. The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR), which combines a positive and a negative acute-phase reactant, has emerged as a potential marker of systemic inflammatory burden. However, evidence from s...