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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Lacunar strokes are a significant cause of neurological disability.
  • Identifying prognostic factors is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
  • Early clinical deterioration can exacerbate the impact of lacunar stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of lacunar stroke patients at discharge and 6 months post-stroke.
  • To identify correlations between cardiovascular risk factors, biochemical parameters, and stroke outcomes.
  • To pinpoint prognostic factors for targeted interventions aimed at reducing clinical deterioration.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of 150 lacunar stroke patients.
  • Clinical 6-month follow-up for 98.7% of participants.
  • Classification of infarcts by size, shape, and location.

Main Results:

  • Predictors of high NIHSS score at discharge included admission NIHSS, leukocytosis, in-hospital infections, and lacunar size.
  • Predictors of poor 6-month outcome included admission NIHSS, leukocytosis, elevated CRP, and pre-admission Rankin score.
  • Infections, while not causative, significantly influenced functional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition and treatment of infections are critical for improving functional outcomes in lacunar stroke.
  • Controlling inflammatory markers and fever are important in managing lacunar stroke patients.
  • Early interventions targeting identified prognostic factors can reduce the incidence and impact of clinical deterioration.