Serum Uric Acid Level among Acute Stroke Patients

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Biochemistry

Background:

• Stroke is a major cause of death and disability globally, including in Bangladesh.
• Elevated serum uric acid levels are increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for cerebro-vascular events, including stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence of elevated serum uric acid levels in stroke patients.
• To investigate the association between serum uric acid levels and stroke type (ischemic vs. hemorrhagic).

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 102 stroke patients at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh.
• Serum uric acid levels were measured, and data were analyzed using SPSS software.
• Non-probability sampling was employed over a one-year period.

Main Results:

• The mean age of stroke patients was 60.87 years, with 78.43% being male.
• 22.55% of stroke patients exhibited elevated serum uric acid levels (mean 5.18 mg/dL).
• Elevated uric acid was observed in 27.38% of ischemic stroke patients, while hemorrhagic stroke patients had normal levels (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

• High serum uric acid levels may be a significant risk factor for acute ischemic stroke.
• Further research is warranted to explore the causal relationship and potential therapeutic interventions targeting uric acid levels in stroke prevention.