Comparison of Two Strategies for Glycemic Control in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Comparison of Two Strategies for Glycemic Control in Acute Ischemic Stroke

The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled trial was to compare intensive insulin therapy with a carbohydrate restrictive strategy in patients with acute ischemic stroke evaluating the outcome through the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended, hospital mortality and NIHSS during the ICU stay.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients with acute ischemic stroke defined as: Abrupt onset of focal neurologic deficit
• No evidence of intracranial hemorrhage at non-contrasted CT scan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age below 18
• Pregnancy