suPAR	soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor
uPAR	urokinase plasminogen receptor
mRS	modified Rankin Scale
CRP	C-reactive protein
PCT	procalcitonin
NT-proCNP	N-terminal pro C-type natriuretic peptide
ELISA	enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
CVD	cardiovascular disease
DM2	type 2 diabetes mellitus
CVE	cardiovascular events
TIA	transient ischemic attack
SVD	small vessel disease
CT	computer tomography scan
MRI	magnetic resonance imaging
TOAST	trial of ORG 10172 in acute stroke treatment
ASA	acetylsalicylic acid
ECG	electrocardiograph
LAO	large artery occlusion
ESUS	embolic stroke of undetermined source
SD	standard deviation
HbA1C	glycated hemoglobin
HDL	high-density lipoprotein
LDL	low-density lipoprotein
NIHSS	National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
AF	atrial fibrillation
LASSO	least absolute shrinkage and selection operator