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Association Between Blood Glucose and Functional Outcome in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and
Jun Zheng1, Zhiyuan Yu1, Lu Ma1
1Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Insights
High blood glucose levels are linked to poor functional outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This finding highlights the importance of glucose management in stroke recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe stroke type with poor patient functional outcomes.
- The relationship between blood glucose levels and functional outcomes in ICH patients is not well-established.
- This study addresses the need for clarity on glucose's impact on ICH recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze existing literature.
- To investigate the association between blood glucose levels and functional outcomes in ICH patients.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.
- Included were published cohort studies examining blood glucose and functional outcome in ICH.
- Meta-analysis utilized odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Sixteen studies were included in the meta-analysis.
- Hyperglycemia showed a significant association with unfavorable functional outcomes (OR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.36-2.39).
- Increased blood glucose levels were significantly linked to poorer functional outcomes (OR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.03-1.07).
Conclusions:
- Elevated blood glucose levels are significantly associated with poor functional outcomes in ICH.
- Further research with larger cohorts, varied time points, and extended follow-up is recommended.
- Confirming this association is crucial for improving ICH patient management.
Background:
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating subtype of stroke. Patients with ICH have poor functional outcomes. The association between blood glucose level and functional outcome in ICH remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between blood glucose level and functional outcomes in patients with ICH.
Methods:
Literature was searched systemically in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Published cohort studies evaluating the association between blood glucose and functional outcome in patients with ICH were included. This meta-analysis was performed using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results:
A total of 16 studies were included in our meta-analysis. Our data show that hyperglycemia defined by cutoff values was significantly associated with unfavorable functional outcome (OR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.36-2.39; P < 0.001). Our analysis also suggested a significant association between increased blood glucose levels and functional outcomes (OR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.03-1.07; P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
High blood glucose level is significantly associated with poor functional outcome in ICH. Further studies with larger sample sizes, more time points, and longer follow-up times are necessary to confirm this association.
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