Hepatic Fibrosis Predicts the Prognosis of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Through the Mediation of Cardioembolism

Hepatic fibrosis is a significant predictor of short-term functional outcomes in AIS, particularly cardioembolic stroke. The association between hepatic fibrosis and stroke outcomes is partially mediated through CE. These findings highlight the importance of assessing hepatic fibrosis in stroke patients, particularly those with CE etiology.