Homocysteine, Carotid Intima Media Thickness and NIHSS Score: Clinical Relevance in Indian Stroke Patients.

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide accounting for 85% of global deaths from stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the role of homocysteine (HCY) in modulating various stroke parameters and it's with carotid intima-media thickness (IMT).

Methods: 78 patients of radiology-confirmed acute ischemic stroke were recruited for this study and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was evaluated upon admission.