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  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Epidemiology

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  • Stroke in young adults (18-45 years) presents diagnostic challenges.
  • This demographic accounts for 6% of all stroke admissions.
  • Understanding incidence and causes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence and causes of stroke in young adults.
  • To analyze the clinical profile, risk factors, and outcomes of stroke in this population.
  • To identify key etiological categories for stroke in young individuals.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 45 young adults (mean age 37) with stroke (77.8% ischemic, 22.2% hemorrhagic).
  • Atherosclerotic vascular disease risk factors were present in 94% of ischemic stroke cases.
  • Hypertension and altered vascular anatomy were primary causes of hemorrhagic stroke; mortality was 11.4% for ischemic and 30% for hemorrhagic stroke within the first week.

Impact:

  • Identifies atherosclerosis as a major contributor to stroke in young adults.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of primary prevention strategies for this age group.
  • Provides data on stroke classification, risk factors, and early outcomes in young patients.