EC Neurology

Stress hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels that occur in response to physical or emotional stress. It is common among hospitalized individuals and those undergoing surgery. While stress hyperglycemia is typically temporary, it can still have negative effects on the body. Studies have shown that stress hyperglycemia is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with acute stroke. The retrospective study aimed to examine the association between stress hyperglycemia and stroke outcome using data that had already been collected. The study included 490 patients and found that stress hyperglycemia was associated with higher mortality rates in patients with acute stroke. The study concluded that stress hyperglycemia could be used as a predictor of stroke outcome. The results of the study were consistent with previous research on stress hyperglycemia and stroke outcome.

Keywords: Blood Sugar Level; Stress Hyperglycemia; Cerebrovascular Disease Outcome; Acute Stroke Prognostic Factor

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