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Risk factors for stroke: a prospective hospital based study.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|August 8, 2014
Summary
Hypertension and diabetes are significant risk factors for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Identifying and managing these factors can help reduce the global burden of stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Stroke is a leading cause of death globally.
- Identifying stroke risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.
- Acute stroke events contribute significantly to mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify significant risk factors associated with acute stroke.
- To investigate risk factors for both ischemic stroke (CI) and intra-cerebral hemorrhagic stroke (ICH).
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 205 consecutive stroke patients.
- Included clinical evaluation, neurological assessment, laboratory tests, and brain CT.
- Follow-up at 14 days for all patients admitted within 48 hours of stroke onset.
Main Results:
- Ischemic stroke (CI) accounted for 76% of cases, and intra-cerebral hemorrhagic stroke (ICH) for 24%.
- Significant risk factors for all stroke types included hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia.
- Age and age category were significant for stroke subtypes, with higher modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and lower Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores indicating worse outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The study confirms the association between identified risk factors and acute stroke.
- Targeted interventions to mitigate these risk factors can substantially decrease the stroke burden.
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