Plasma growth differentiation factor 15 predicts first-ever stroke in hypertensive patients.

Ministry of Science and Technology of China [2012CB517804, 2014CB541600]; National Natural Science Foundation of China [91339116, 81300184]; New-star program of Peking Union Medical College; Key Project in the National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the 12th 5-Year Plan Period [2011BAI11B04]