A cross sectional study of association between mean platelet volume and acute ischemic cerebrovascular stroke in patients with known case of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus:A hospital-based study.

Abstract

Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality and permanent disability globally, causing 200,000 deaths in the US and 334-424/100,000 fatalities in India annually. 20% of stroke survivors remain hospitalized, and 15% to 25% experience permanent disability.[1] Stroke risk increases with age, with India's stroke mortality doubling by 2030. In 1990, stroke was the sixth most common cause of disability-adjusted life years, but by 2030, it is predicted to be the fourth most common cause. The burden of stroke is expected to grow automatically due to the increasing ageing population. Most stroke patients experience focal neurologic deficits, leading to residual physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments.[1]