Serum Electrolyte Levels (Sodium and Potassium) in Cerebrovascular Accidents at a Tertiary Care Hospital - A Case Control Study
Journal Title: MVP Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
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Aim: To study serum electrolyte levels in cerebrovascular accidents (cerebral infarct and cerebral haemorrhage) Material and Methods: In this retrospective case control study, we compared serum electrolyte results of 70 diagnosed patients of cerebrovascular accidents (cerebral infarct and cerebral haemorrhage) within 24 hours of admission from the onset of the event with the 70 age and sex matched controls. Statistical analysis: Statistical analysis was done by z test using SPSS 16 which showed statistically significant difference in serum sodium levels while serum potassium levels showed no significant difference. Conclusion: Electrolytes disturbance may contribute to the prognosis of cerebrovascular accidents and early correction of this electrolyte imbalance can lead to better prognosis and may avoid complications.
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- EP ID EP438232
- DOI 10.15306/mvpjms/2015/v2i1/58693
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