CORRELATION BETWEEN LEUKOCYTE COUNT AND THE SEVERITY OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE AT NGOERAH HOSPITAL

Authors

Margaretha Jesslyn Pantoro Udayana Author
Ni Kadek Mulyantari Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali Author
Sianny Herawati Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali Author
Anak Agung Ngurah Subawa Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali Author

Stroke, Nihss, Leukosit, Leucocyte, Stroke iskemik, Ischaemic Stroke

Background: Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, with a

prevalence that continues to rise, particularly in Indonesia. One important indicator in determining stroke

severity is the leukocyte count, which can provide insight into the body's inflammatory response to brain

damage. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between leukocyte count and the severity of acute

ischemic stroke, measured using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Objective: This research aims to determine the relationship between blood leukocyte count and the

severity of acute ischemic stroke at Ngoerah Hospital.

Methods: This is an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. Data were collected

retrospectively using a total sampling technique from the medical records of acute ischemic stroke patients

admitted to Ngoerah Hospital from July to December 2023. The leukocyte count and NIHSS score of the

patients were analyzed using the Spearman correlation test, considering the non-normal data distribution.

Results: Data analysis showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.240) between leukocyte count

and NIHSS score, with a p-value < 0.05. This indicates that the higher the leukocyte count, the more severe

the stroke experienced by the patients.

Conclusion: There is a weak but significant correlation between leukocyte count and the severity of

acute ischemic stroke in patients at Ngoerah Hospital.

Keywords: Acute Ischemic Stroke, Leukocyte, NIHSS, Correlation

Sianny Herawati, Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University/Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali