Correlation of Serum Albumin Level with Short Term Outcome of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

ConclusionHypoalbuminemia had influence to degree of stroke severity, degree of disability and functional outcome. Serum albumin levels had a negatively correlation with NIHSS score and modified Rankin scale. Low serum albumin levels associated with poor prognosis in acute ischemic stroke patients.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research