ea0035p32 | Adrenal cortex | ECE2014
Wahab Norasyikin A
, Razak Nani Zalinda Abdul
, Razali Amiliyaton Mohd
, Zainudin Suehazlyn
, Sukor Norlela
, Mustafa Norlaila
, Yahya Wan Nur Nafisah Wan
, Kamaruddin Nor Azmi
Introduction: Acute ischaemic stroke is a stressful condition in which there is marked increase in the production of cortisol. In the past adrenal insufficiency in critically ill patients had been shown to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. To date there is no study performed to determine its prevalence among patients with acute ischaemic stroke.Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of relative adrenal insu...