Characteristics and outcome of rhabdomyolysis in acute ischemic stroke patients: a 10-year retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and rhabdomyolysis (RML) have been reported to co-occur, their clinical relationship and associated outcomes remain poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with concurrent AIS and RML.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients admitted to the Department of Neurology from January 2014 to December 2023. The clinical and laboratory indicators, as well as the prognosis at discharge, were assessed.

Results

Among 9,360 AIS patients, 146 with RML (CK > 1,000 U/L) were assigned to the RML group, while 146 without RML formed the control group. Patients with RML had a higher incidence of comorbidities and acute complications, including diabetes (43.15

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829463 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature