Patients with 1 SD higher Lp-PLA2 activity had a 16% increased risk of recurrence after cerebral vascular diseases including ischemic stroke, minor stroke, and TIA, demonstrating powerful prognostic strength of Lp-PLA2 activity for stroke in individuals with baseline ischemic stroke, minor stroke, or TIA. The gene discussed is PLA2G7; the disease is transient ischemic attack.