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Stroke in young adults.

H Bevan1, K Sharma, W Bradley

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Vermont, Burlington.

Stroke
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Strokes in young adults are uncommon but present unique diagnostic challenges. This study found intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction in young patients, highlighting the need for tailored evaluations.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Strokes in young adults (15-45 years) are infrequent and pose diagnostic difficulties.
  • This patient group represented 8.5% of all stroke admissions, a higher proportion than previously reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the causes and outcomes of stroke in young adults.
  • To identify specific etiological factors and recommend diagnostic approaches for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for 113 patients aged 15-45 years diagnosed with stroke between 1982 and 1987.
  • Categorization of strokes into intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction.

Main Results:

  • Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage (41%) was mainly caused by aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, hypertension, and tumors.
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage (17%) was predominantly due to aneurysms.
  • Cerebral infarction (42%) was primarily attributed to cardiogenic emboli and premature atherosclerosis.

Conclusions:

  • Stroke in young adults encompasses diverse etiologies including vascular malformations, hypertension, embolic events, and atherosclerosis.
  • While the case-fatality rate was comparable to the general population, specific risk factors like oral contraceptives and alcohol were infrequent sole causes.
  • Comprehensive evaluation including angiography and echocardiography is crucial for diagnosing stroke in young individuals.

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