Clinical Focus ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4): 315-318.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2023.04.004

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Correlation between serum lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 level and the severity and prognosis of acute ischemic stroke

He Xiangyu(), Pan Yan, Zhang Xiaolin   

  1. Department of Neurology, Nanyang Central Hospital, Nanyang 473000, China
  • Received:2023-02-25 Online:2023-04-20 Published:2023-06-06
  • Contact: He Xiangyu E-mail:H13697088762@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the correlation between serum lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) level and the severity and prognosis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Methods From April 21, 2021 to April 21, 2022, forty-nine healthy volunteers receiving physical examination in our hospital were selected as the control group, and 49 patients with AIS were selected as the observation group. On admission, serum Lp-PLA2 level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the severity of the disease was assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Three months after discharge, the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used to evaluate the prognosis, and the correlation between serum Lp-PLA2 level and the severity of disease was analyzed. Risk factors affecting the prognosis of AIS were identified. Results (1) There were no significant differences in drinking history, smoking history, disease history and body mass index (BMI) between the observation group and the control group (P>0.05). Serum Lp-PLA2 level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). (2) Among 49 patients with AIS, there were 19 mild cases, 16 moderate cases and 14 severe cases. There were significant differences in serum Lp-PLA2 levels and NIHSS score among them (P<0.05). (3) Among 49 patients with AIS, thirty-five patients had good prognosis and 14 had poor prognosis. There was no significant difference in the TOAST (Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment) classification between patients with good prognosis and poor prognosis (P>0.05). Patients with good prognosis had a significantly shorter period from onset to hospitalization, and significantly lower serum Lp-PLA2 level than those with poor prognosis (both P<0.05). (4) Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that age and serum Lp-PLA2 level were the main factors affecting the prognosis of AIS (P<0.05). Conclusion In patients with AIS, a high serum Lp-PLA2 level indicates a poor condition, which is a risk factor for the prognosis of AIS.

Key words: ischemic stroke, phospholipases A2, prognosis

CLC Number: