Inspection of Table 2 reveals statistically noteworthy disparities (p < 0.05) across the two groups concerning admission NIHSS scores, HCY levels, Lp-PLA2 concentrations, stroke progression rates, hypertension status, diabetes prevalence, atrial fibrillation, smoking habits, alcohol intake, educational attainment, stroke localization, and reperfusion therapy. Here, PLA2G7 is linked to atrial fibrillation.