Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Hyperglycemia is common in acute ischemic stroke and is associated with worse neurological outcomes. This study aims explore the association between hyperglycemia and short-term stroke outcomes.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 97 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke managed in a cardiovascular hospital. Hyperglycemia was defined as RBG > 7.8 mmol/l on admission, and was considered sustained if it persisted ...