Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Stroke is third common cause for mortality and fourth leading cause for disease burden. The present study was conducted to assess serum uric acid in patients with acute stroke. Materials & Methods: 64 patients of acutestrokeof both genders were enrolled. Serum uric acid and lipid profile were performed. The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used for assessing the severity of a stroke experienced by a patient asno stroke symptoms: 0 score minor stroke: 1-4 score moderate stroke: 5-15 score moderate to severe stroke: 16-20 score severe stroke: 21-42 score. Results: Out of 64 patients, males were 40 and females were 24.NIHSS scale revealed minor stroke in 42%, moderate stroke in 48%, moderate to severe stroke in 6% and severe stroke in 4%. The mean serum uric acid level in patients with minor stroke was 3.2, moderate stroke was 5.9, moderate to severe stroke was 7.3 and severe stroke was 8.1. Conclusion: The severity of acute ischaemic stroke was proved to be directly proportional to the mean serum uric acid levels.