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Ischemic stroke in patients under age 45.

J Bogousslavsky1, P Pierre

  • 1Department of Neurology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Neurologic Clinics
|February 1, 1992
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Ischemic stroke in adults under 45 is more common than previously thought, with cardiac embolism, arterial dissection, and migraine as leading causes. Early investigation and treatment are crucial for a reasonable prognosis in young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Ischemic stroke is often considered a condition primarily affecting older individuals.
  • However, recent data suggests a significant incidence of stroke in younger populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and etiological factors of ischemic stroke in adults under the age of 45.
  • To compare the causes of stroke in young adults with those in older individuals.
  • To highlight the importance of an active investigative approach in young stroke patients.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the Lausanne Stroke Registry.
  • Comparison of etiological factors between young and older stroke patients.

Main Results:

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  • Over 10% of ischemic stroke patients in the Lausanne Stroke Registry were under 45 years old.
  • Common causes in young adults include cardiac embolism, arterial dissection, and migraine.
  • Atherosclerosis is a less frequent cause in this age group compared to older individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Ischemic stroke in individuals under 45 is not rare and shares etiological similarities with older populations, differing mainly in relative frequencies.
  • The distinct etiological profile in young adults necessitates a proactive investigative strategy.
  • Prognosis following the acute phase of stroke in young adults is generally favorable.