Effects of previous steroid treatment on ischemic stroke outcomes: a propensity score-matched hospital analysis
The study revealed that steroids were associated with significantly lower stroke severity but higher mRS scores. However, the risk of stroke recurrence was similar between the two groups. Moreover, the use of steroids may increase the risk of complications in stroke patients, such as pneumonia and DVT-PE. Future studies with larger sample sizes and more detailed data on steroid use and stroke outcomes are required. These studies would provide more definitive insights and guide clinical decision-making regarding the use of steroids in stroke management.
Authors
- Ahmed Aljabri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7049-9826)
- Abdullah A. Alhifany (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9492-9483)
- Faisal Alzahrani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1578-3434)
- Yasser Alatawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8167-6931)
- Aser F. Alamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6904-3410)
- Daniyah A. Almarghalani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7002-2043)
- Eman A. Alraddadi
- Faisal F. Alamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4309-8215)
- Husun K. Kecheck
- N. Aljohani
- Alanoud K. Alaslab
- Saud M. Alknawy
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- University of Tabuk (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1615170
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35