This result could be explained by the fact that right hemisphere stroke, especially those with insular cortex involvement, is responsible for autonomic disturbances and triggers inflammatory processes including the release of cytokines such as monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, C-reactive protein, growth differentiation factor, leading to an increased risk of cardiac death, acute myocardial infarction, and heart failure (46). The gene discussed is CCL2; the disease is myocardial infarction.