Author :
Arindam Sur, Pramila Kumari Mishra, Manorama Swain, Namita Mohapatra
Volume :
2
Issue :
4
Abstract :
Background: The effectiveness of cystatin C as a biomarker in acute hemorrhagic/ischemic stroke is being studied recently. It is due to accumulating evidence indicating a link between vascular disease of the kidney and brain. In this study we have investigated the association of serum cystatin C with first onset acute stroke.
Methods: A total of 45 patients with first onset stroke, aged more than 30 years, were selected for the study based on history, detailed clinical examinations, neuro-imaging and other related investigations. The patients were presenting within 72 hours after onset of symptoms.
Results: Serum cystatin C levels were significantly elevated (p