Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
Diabetes mellitus progression exacerbates post-stroke damage and diminishes the efficacy of urokinase
Stroke is a leading cause of global mortality, and diabetes mellitus (DM) is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke. Although longer DM duration is associated with increased stroke risk, how disease progression influences post-stroke pathology and thrombolytic efficacy remains poorly understood. This study investigated the impact of different durations of DM on vascular structure and function after an ischemic stroke, as well as the efficacy of urokinase thrombolysis in male streptozotocin-induced type 1 di …