“A Study On the Severity of Ischemic Stroke (As Assessed By the Scandinavian Score) Among Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Cerebrovascular accident can be defined as an abrupt onset of focal neurological deficit. Type II diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia are major risk factors. Background:Previous studies have demonstrated that among diabetics with increased levels of lipoprotein (a), there is an increased risk of stroke. Higher levels predict early atherosclerosis, and this is independent of the other risk factors including LDL. Objective: To assess the severity of ischaemic stroke by the Scandinavian score, and to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in severity between diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Methods: Cross sectional, prospective studydone at the Institute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai from August 2016 to June 2017. 100 patients with ischaemic stroke were included, with 50 patients who were type 2 diabetics, and 50 patients who were non-diabetics. Results: Atotal of 100 patients were included in our study. 50 patients had type 2 diabetes and 50 patients were non-diabetic. 62 patients were male and 38 patients were female. The mean age was 57 years, with a range from 42 to 73 years. The Scandinavian score was calculated for all patients, and was less than 15 for 23 diabetic patients and 15 non-diabetic patients. It was more than 15 for 27 diabetic patients and 35 non-diabetic patients.This was not found to be statistically significant (p value 0.099).
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Dr. G. Subbaraghavalu, Dr. R. Penchalaiah
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