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Aging and Ischemic Stroke. Advanced age is associated with many pathophysiological changes in both the CNS and the periphery. These changes contribute to an altered response to ischemic brain injury, which results in worse functional outcomes in aged compared to young individuals following an ischemic stroke. BBB, blood-brain barrier. MMP-9, matrix metalloproteinase-9. ROS, reactive oxygen species.
