C-REACTIVE PROTEIN–TO–ALBUMIN RATIO AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH STROKE AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA: A PILOT CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Author(s): Ofordum, CJ; Igbokwe, EG; Ibezim, HU; Ubaoji, IK; Nwangwu, CS; Ekuma, TE
Institute(s): 1,2,4Department of Applied Biochemistry, UNIZIK, Awka; 3,5Department of Biochemistry, Igbinedion University, Okada; 3,5Department of Internal Medicine, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada; 6Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
Volume 8 / Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic inflammation is central to the development of hypertension and its complications, including stroke. The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR), which combines a positive and a negative acute-phase reactant, has emerged as a potential marker of systemic inflammatory burden. However, evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the CAR among hypertensive patients and assess its association with stroke status in a South-Eastern Nigerian population.
Number of Pages: 8
Number of Words: 3202
First Page: 19
Last Page: 26