Serum Uric Acid an Independent Risk Factor in Acute Ischemic Non Embolic Stroke
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Abstract: Among elderly after coronary heart disease and cancer, stroke is the 3rd common cause of death worldwide. In recent years serum uric acid has been recognized as a direct risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Still there are some conflicts about the correlation. Aim of the study was to find association between serum uric acid and and acute ischemic non embolic stroke. Present study was carried out among 100 cases admitted within 24hrs of onset of stroke. Blood samples were investigated for serum uric acid levels. CT scan was done. Data was collected and compiled in microsoft excel and analysis was done using chi square test. P<0.05 was considered significant. 70% were males and 30% were females. Mean age of patients was 65+2years. Almost 45% of patients had hyperuricemia. Mean serum uric acid levels were 6.18+1.2 mg/dl. Significant relation was found between serum uric acid and stroke. The study concluded that serum uric acid and acute ishemic non embolic stroke are associated. Keywords:Serum uric acid, non embolic, stroke.
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Nitin Jadhav, Pavan Patel
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