Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the clinical utility of a locally developed Stroke Scale in the diagnosis of Acute Cerebrovascular Stroke. Before being allowed to examine by the Raters, each patient was assessed for the Screening Criteria to rule out Stroke Mimics like Post-ictal state in Seizure disorders, Hypoglycemia, Trauma, Chronic illness superimposed by acute stressful conditions like infection. Result: The number of conscious cases, unconscious cases and the total number of cases in which Facial asymmetry was present and the respective cases in which it was absent. Of the 25 conscious stroke cases, Facial Asymmetry was present in 15 (60%) and absent in remaining 10 cases (40%). Of the 25 unconscious stroke cases examined, Facial Asymmetry was present in 12 (48%) and absent in remaining 13 cases (52%). Conclusion: We suggest that further large scale studies are needed to test its clinical validity, utility and reproducibility in other centers. According to the clinical importance of stroke and the advantages of early management, imaging plays a vital role in the patients’ survival

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