Study Of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein In Acute Ischemic Stroke

Imnanaro Difusa; Deepti P.Deshmukh; Vrinda Sahasrabhojaney; Mahesh Kharade

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2017

Study Of High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein In Acute Ischemic Stroke

Imnanaro Difusa, Deepti P. Deshmukh, Vrinda Sahasrabhojaney, Mahesh Kharade

Abstract :

Stroke is a significant health burden for individuals and society. Elevated stroke risk has been linked to high levels of C - reactive protein. We studied hs-CRP levels in 60 patients with acute ischemic stroke and correlated it with severity of stroke. We conclude that hs-CRP levels are significantly higher in patients with acute ischemic stroke as compared to controls. Hs-CRP levels increase with age, severity of stroke as per NIHSS score and worsening GCS score.