Baseline cortisol may predict severity prognosis and mortality after Acute ischemic stroke
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-07-31 04:15 GMT | Update On 2023-07-31 08:58 GMT
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Baseline cortisol may be marker of severity, prognosis and mortality after Acute ischemic stroke suggests a new study published in the Cureus
Stroke is a major global burden with significant morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability. Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a stressful condition causing stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis resulting in numerous endocrinal alterations in the body. We evaluated the serum cortisol as a prognostic marker in AIS.
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