A study on association of CRP levels and Risk factors with acute ischemic stroke
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
C- reactive protein (CRP), an acute phase reactant and a marker for underlying systemic inflammation has been reported to be elevated in acute coronary syndromes. It has been reported that concentrations of C-reactive protein is directly correlated with the presence and severity of atherosclerosis and are predictors of coronary events and mortality in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Personal history regarding dietary habits, smoking, alcohol consumption and tobacco chewing were noted. NIH Stroke Scale was assessed in all patients to assess the neurological disability and its prognosis. Detailed neurological examination was done based on proforma. Among 71 patients who had first ever acute ischemic stroke CRP level was measured and it was > 6 mg/dl in 50 patients constituting 70.4% of total study population and CRP level of <6 mg/dl was seen in 21 patients constituting 29.6%. The mean of CRP level at admission was 25.3.
Authors and Affiliations
Shivaputrappa Ghanti, Raghukanth Reddy G Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, INDIA.
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