Correlation between Serum Calcium and In-Patient Mortality among Patients with Hemorrhagic and Non-Hemorrhagic Cerebrovascular Disease

Abstract

Introduction: Cerebrovascular disease is the second most frequent cause of
death worldwide. This study was designed to access the correlation between
ionized calcium and clinical outcomes of Cerebrovascular events.
Methods: The study included 225 cases diagnosed with cerebrovascular disease
and undergone a CT scan. Calcium (ionized calcium) was measured within 1-2
hrs. Of sample collection. The time frame of the study was from December 2016
till December 2017.
Result: Out of 225 participants the mean age of patients who have had
infarction was higher compared to those who had haemorrhage
(59.77±13.29 vs. 54.85±11.74, p value=0.097).Significant correlation
was noted between hypertension and cerebrovascular disease . Also
Significant difference between sex and type of cerebrovascular accidents
was not established (p value =0.128)
Conclusion: Serum calcium was found to be associated with clinical outcome
among stroke patients found to have infarction. High incidence of favourable
clinical outcome among those who have normal level of serum calcium compared
to those who have low serum calcium level was found.