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Prevalence of stroke and associated risk factors among elderly patients in a primary care setting: A retrospective

Khaled Alabduljabbar1,2, Kossay Elabd1,2, Abdulaziz Alsaif1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine and Polyclinics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|March 21, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Stroke affects 1.8% of patients over 50 in Riyadh. Key risk factors include older age, male gender, and hypertension, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Stroke represents a significant global health challenge with substantial morbidity and mortality.
  • This study investigates stroke prevalence and associated risk factors within a primary care setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the prevalence of stroke in a primary care population in Riyadh.
  • To identify demographic and clinical risk factors associated with stroke occurrence in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving patients aged 50 and older from January 2021 to December 2022.
  • Stroke diagnoses were confirmed using ICD-10 codes, with data extracted from medical records for statistical analysis, including logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Out of 2034 patients, 36 (1.8%) had a stroke diagnosis, predominantly ischemic.
  • Significant risk factors identified included advanced age (≥80 years), male gender, underweight status, family history of stroke, and hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • The study identified a stroke prevalence of 1.8% in the sampled population, with advanced age, male gender, and hypertension as key risk factors.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted preventive measures and further prospective research for improved stroke management in Saudi Arabia.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiac outcomesSaudi Arabiahypertensionischemic strokeprimary careretrospective studystrokestroke prevalence

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