Exclusion Criteria
prior to current stroke: inability to walk or to lead an independent life
boolean
life expectancy <= 6 months
boolean
stupor or coma
boolean
lacunar infarct
boolean
any evidence of ICH
boolean
malignant hypertension
boolean
presence of history of active malignancies
boolean
platelet count <100/nl at randomization
boolean
leukocyte count >20/nl at randomization
boolean
congenital neutropenia
boolean
pregnant or lactating women
boolean