CRP and Stroke: Statistically significant predictors in the individual studies were various laboratory analyses (procalcitonin, c-reactive protein, white blood cell count, monocytes count and copeptin), age, examination with computer tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), use of beta-blocker, female sex, previous pressure ulcer, mean rehabilitation ward stay, three variables pertaining to bladder dysfunction (post void residual volume > 50 ml or > 150 ml and incontinence on admission) and two variables connected to stroke severity (post-stroke modified Rankin Scale and lesion size ≥1.5 cm).