Elevated Troponin-t after Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background: One of the characteristics of ischemic myocardial attacks is elevated serum troponin. It has been detected in some individuals complain of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). The significance of serum troponin high level is controversial. The aim of this research is to discover the elements of high level of troponin and its relation with ischemic stroke severity in Baqubah city, Diyala province. Methods: Between August 2018 and December 2018, fifty consecutive participants suffered from (AIS) Acute Ischemic Stroke has been contributed in this study at Baquba Teaching Hospital. MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been don for all the patients to confirm the diagnosis. The serum level of troponin – T was investigate routinely on admission. Based on the criteria of ''National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale'' (NIHSS), ECG was done the severity of the stroke has been assessed for all contributed individuals. Results: The percentage (80%) of ischemic type of stroke and (20%) of haemorrhagic type of stroke, and troponin elevation in ischemic more than haemorrhagic ischemic stroke patients divided into mild (13%) moderate (25%) sever (62%) after using special scoring system at admission. Conclusion: Stroke severity associated with higher troponine level in ischemic stroke patients depend on type not on cause.