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A Hospital-Based Study of Stroke in Young from North East India

Masaraf Hussain1, Shri Ram Sharma1, M D Jamil2

  • 1Department of Neurology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
|September 28, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Stroke in young adults and children impacts individuals and society. Alcohol abuse, alongside traditional factors like hypertension, is a significant risk factor for stroke in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke in young adults and children is a growing area of interest due to its significant individual and societal impact.
  • Research into stroke in younger populations can inform therapeutic strategies for both short- and long-term outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence, types, symptoms, and risk factors of stroke in young individuals.
  • To identify the prevalence of different stroke subtypes and associated risk factors in a young population.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital-based retrospective study was conducted over a one-year period.
  • Data on stroke cases in young adults and children were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Stroke in the young accounted for 31.38% of all strokes, with cerebral infarction (50.66%) and intracerebral hemorrhage (41.33%) being the most common types.
  • Hemiparesis was the most frequent presenting symptom.
  • Alcohol consumption emerged as the primary risk factor, followed by hypertension and smoking; diabetes was less prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • While traditional risk factors contribute to stroke in the young, behavioral patterns like alcohol abuse play a crucial role in its development.
  • Findings highlight the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in stroke prevention strategies for younger demographics.
Abstract

Keywords:
Stroke in youngcerebral infarctioncerebral venous thrombosisintracerebral hemorrhagerisk factors

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