ASSOCIATION OF SERUM URIC LEVEL AND SEVERITY OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with early identification of severity being crucial for prognosis and management. Serum uric acid (SUA), a known antioxidant, has been implicated in the pathophysiology of acute ischemic stroke, but its relationship with stroke severity remains...