Qiu H, Song J, Hu J, et al. - The potential relationship between transthyretin levels and stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) has been investigated.

• This study was performed including 920 patients.

• Measurement of serum transthyretin levels was done within 24 hours of admission.

• SAP was diagnosed in 123 patients (13.4%, 77 men, 46 women).

• Significantly lower serum transthyretin levels were recorded in SAP vs non-SAP patients (231 ± 80 vs 279 ± 75).

• There appeared an independent correlation between low transthyretin levels (≤ 252mg/L) and the development of SAP.

• Researchers noted worse clinical outcomes for patients with SAP relative to those without SAP.