Abstract
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a critical and debilitating form of stroke, affecting over one million people globally each year. Recent research has focused on exploring the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in ICH cases.
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to investigate the association between CRP levels and the severity of spontaneous ICH.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted at Al-Imamein Al-Kadhimein Medical City and Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital. It included patients aged 18 years or older with a primary diagnosis of ICH within 48 hours of symptom onset.
RESULTS:
A total of 107 patients with acute ICH were included. The majority (57%) were aged 46–65 years, with a mean age of 58.65 years. Males accounted for 66.4% of cases. Elevated CRP levels (>10 mg/L) were observed in 63.6% of patients, with a mean CRP of 37.32 mg/L. The average ICH score was 1.14, and most cases (37.4%) had an ICH score of 1. A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) range of 13–15 was most common, with a mean GCS of 12.95.
CONCLUSION:
CRP levels in ICH patients were not significantly correlated with GCS, ICH scores, or mortality risk, suggesting a limited role in acute severity.
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