Role of Serum Ferritin in Determining the Severity and Prognosis of Stroke: A Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Stroke is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality the world over. Various scores have been applied to assess the severity and prognosis of stroke. Serum ferritin which is considered as an acute phase reactant has also been used for assessing the severity and prognosis of stroke. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to access the applicability of serum ferritin as a surrogate marker of stroke severity and prognosis. Materials and Methods: A study was conducted in the Department of Medicine in Government Medical College, Srinagar, where 50 patients with stroke were enrolled for the study and their modified Rankin scale (MRS) and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) were calculated, and a statistical correlation was found with the level of serum ferritin. Results and Conclusion: A statistically significant correlation was found between NIHSS and MRS scores and serum ferritin levels in acute stroke patients, thus paving the way for further research on the topic.
Authors and Affiliations
Rakesh Kumar Koul, Yawar Yaseen, Saika Amreen, PA Shah, Muzaffar Mohiuddin Hakeem
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