Association of Serum Calcium Levels with Clinical Severity of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Abstract
Objective: To determine the association of serum calcium levels with clinical severity of acute ischemic stroke. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the General Medicine Department, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2025 till June 2025. Methods: A total of 63 patients aged 30–70 years presenting with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled. Serum calcium levels were measured at admission, and stroke severity was assessed using the NIH Stroke Scale. Patients were categorized into two groups based on serum calcium levels:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Neurological and metabolic disorders
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medical Forum Monthly
- Volume
- 37
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN