Predictors of Functional Recovery of Upper Limb Following acute Ischemic Stroke

Background: Although age-standardised rates of stroke mortality have decreased worldwide, overall burden has significantly increased over the last two and half decades especially in developing countries.Objectives: To predict functional recovery upper limb potential after acute ischemic stroke.Methods: 51 people were recruited studied. SAFE, NIHS Score, Median nerve SSEP, Conventional MRI brain imaging are done for all patients. 40 patients cooperative further DTI neuroimaging & FA value analysis within 1wk onset. Standard care rehabilitation given. Followed up with ARAT scores at 1st, 2nd 3rd months. Clinical, electrophysiological variables analyzed between groups.Results: asymmetry index posterior internal capsule (PLIC) suggest more structural PLIC poor recovery. There is a significant negative correlation fractional anisotropy III score. Correlation coefficient (r) -0.319.Conclusion: With initial simple clinical assessment scales most can be predicted thereby patient expectations managed use effective targeted strategies, time resources to bring best outcome