CRP and Thrombocytosis: Biochemical remission required sustained normalisation of acute-phase reactants (ESR < 20 mm/h, CRP < 5 mg/L, fibrinogen < 400 mg/dL) plus correction of anaemia and thrombocytosis. Transfer to a rehabilitation unit enabled modest improvement in his focal deficits, resulting in a follow-up NIHSS score of 5.