Impact of Serum Nutritional Status on Physical Function in African American and Caucasian Stroke Survivors
Joint Authors
Macko, Richard F.
Ivey, Frederick M.
Ryan, Alice S.
Serra, Monica C.
Hafer-Macko, Charlene E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The purpose of this study is to compare serum nutritional profiles in chronic stroke survivors to a representative sample of US Adults (NHANESIII) and determine whether these serum markers differed by race and impact physical function in stroke.
Methods.
Fasting serum samples were collected for analysis of lipids, uric acid, and albumin in 145 African American (AA) and 111 Caucasian (C) stroke survivors (age: 60 ± 1 years [mean ± SEM]).
A six-minute walk was performed in a subset of stroke survivors (N = 134).
Results.
Triglycerides were higher and HDL-cholesterol and albumin lower in C than AA women stroke survivors (Ps < 0.05).
Uric acid was lower in C than AA stroke survivors (P < 0.05).
Compared to NHANESIII, HDL-cholesterol, albumin, and hemoglobin generally were lower (Ps < 0.05) and lipids were more favorable in stroke (Ps < 0.01).
Uric acid was related to six-minute walk performance among a subset of stroke survivors (P < 0.05).
Conclusion.
In stroke, racial differences exist with regard to serum nutritional risk, but these differences are similar to that observed in the general population.
Regardless of race, nutritional risk appears elevated above that of the general population with regard to many of the serum markers.
As a modifiable biomarker, uric acid should be monitored closely as it may provide insight into the functional risk of stroke survivors.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Serra, Monica C.& Hafer-Macko, Charlene E.& Ivey, Frederick M.& Macko, Richard F.& Ryan, Alice S.. 2014. Impact of Serum Nutritional Status on Physical Function in African American and Caucasian Stroke Survivors. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Serra, Monica C.…[et al.]. Impact of Serum Nutritional Status on Physical Function in African American and Caucasian Stroke Survivors. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Serra, Monica C.& Hafer-Macko, Charlene E.& Ivey, Frederick M.& Macko, Richard F.& Ryan, Alice S.. Impact of Serum Nutritional Status on Physical Function in African American and Caucasian Stroke Survivors. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047682
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047682