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@article{172305,
        author = {Zain Ul Bashar Khan and Dr.Narottam Pal and Mukund Panukanti and Arlagadda Prasad},
        title = {Exploring the Role of Serum CRP in Early Assessment of Stroke Severity and Functional Recovery},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3241-3244},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172305},
        abstract = {Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally. C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, increases after stroke and may predict functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). This study aimed to evaluate CRP’s role in assessing stroke severity and short-term outcomes. A prospective observational study was conducted, with a mean patient age of 62.3 years. The majority of patients had moderate stroke (58%), and 16% had minor stroke. CRP levels were significantly related to stroke severity (p=0.001). Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking were associated with worse short-term outcomes. At discharge, 4% were independent, while 14% were totally dependent. CRP levels can serve as an independent prognostic factor for stroke severity and functional outcomes.},
        keywords = {Acute Ischemic Stroke, CRP, Barthel Index},
        month = {January},
        }