CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL VARIABLES IN STROKE PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

This study investigated significant correlations among clinical variables in 80 stroke patients, focusing on age, blood pressure, renal function, inflammation, and neurological scores. Supervised by neurologists and cardiologists, data collected included systolic and diastolic blood pressure, stenosis, ESR, creatinine, NIHSS, and mRS scores(Modified Rankin Scale) , analysed with Pearson’s correlation in JASP and Excel (p < 0.05, 0.01, 0.001). Key results reveal that age is positively correlated with stenosis (r = 0.207, p = 0.050), indicating vascular aging may elevate stroke risk. Stenosis also correlates with creatinine (r = 0.287, p = 0.009), and ESR with creatinine (r = 0.221, p = 0.050), suggesting an inflammatory impact on renal health. Systolic BP correlates with NIHSS (r = 0.227, p = 0.042) and mRS scores (r = 0.226, p = 0.048), linking high BP to greater stroke severity and poorer outcomes. NIHSS and mRS scores exhibit a strong correlation (r = 0.629, p < 0.001), reinforcing their combined value in assessing impairment. Findings highlight the role of vascular, renal, and inflammatory health in stroke pathology, supporting a holistic management approach for improved outcomes.