To study plasma D-dimer levels in acute ischemic stroke and their correlation with the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine serum D-Dimer levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and their correlation with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Material and Methods This prospective observational case-control study was conducted on 200 patients with AIS. In this study, 200 healthy age-matched and sex-matched individuals were taken as controls. Detailed history of the patient and control groups was recorded, and they underwent examination and