There is strong correlation between Lp-PLA2 levels and Glasgow Coma Scale (r = - 0, 53; p < 0, 05); Lp-PLA2 levels and NIHSS (r =0, 51; p < 0, 05); Lp-PLA2 levels and infarct tissue volume (r = 0, 58; p < 0, 05).