Multivariate Analysis of Serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients With Acute Phase Stroke

Multivariate Analysis of Serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients With Acute Phase Stroke

Stroke is one of main causes of death and impairment worldwide. Objective of this study is to analyze serum High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in acute phase stroke in patients attended at Petróleos Mexicanos Hospital Central Sur de Alta Especialidad and to correlate with stroke extension and clinical features.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients suspected of acute phase stroke who arrive to emergency room at our hospital
• Patients affiliated to Petróleos Mexicanos medical system
• Patients of any gender
• Patients between 18 and 80 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Stroke provoked by angiographic procedure
• Pregnancy
• Patient under chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• Recently surgery or trauma among last 30 days
• Heparin usage
• Stroke and/ or thrombolysis history
• Active infection
• Liver disease