ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2026
Leukocytosis in acute stroke: A prospective study from an emergency department setting.
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Objectives: To determine the total leukocyte count (TLC) in patients with acute stroke and assess its association with stroke type and age. Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, from May to November 2025. Adult patients with acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke were enrolled by non-probability consecutive sampling. TLC was measured at presentation, and age and stroke subtype were recorded. Patients with active infections, inflammatory diseases, hematological disorders, or immunosuppressive therapy were excluded. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. A one sample Results: Ninety patients were included. Mean TLC was significantly higher than the reference value (11.95±4.62×10 Conclusion: TLC was elevated in acute stroke but showed no significant association with stroke subtype or age. Although leukocytosis is common in acute stroke, TLC alone has limited value in differentiating stroke types. Larger studies are needed to evaluate its prognostic significance.
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