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The Association Between Laterality and Stroke Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Imen Ezzouch^1,2,3, Riadh Dahmen², Kaouther Mejri¹

¹Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques University of Sfax Sfax Tunisia.

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Summary

Laterality, including handedness, does not directly impact stroke severity. However, it may indirectly influence stroke outcomes by affecting risk factors like dyslipidemia, highlighting its crucial role in stroke patient management.

Keywords:

footedness functional laterality handedness ocular preference stroke

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cerebral lateralization research
Stroke neurology

Background:

Laterality, a key aspect of cerebral lateralization, is linked to neurological conditions.
The connection between laterality and stroke outcomes is not well-understood.
This study examines how handedness, footedness, and ocular preference relate to stroke severity.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between various aspects of laterality and stroke severity.
To explore the potential indirect effects of laterality on stroke outcomes via risk factors.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 98 stroke patients in Tunisia.
Assessment of handedness, footedness, and ocular preference using validated questionnaires.
Statistical analysis to correlate laterality with stroke risk factors and severity (NIHSS).

Main Results:

No significant direct correlation was found between laterality and stroke severity (p > 0.05).
Left-handedness was more common in patients with dyslipidemia, a factor linked to increased stroke severity (OR = 5.6, p = 0.033).
38.8% of participants exhibited crossed laterality.

Conclusions:

Laterality does not directly predict stroke severity.
Laterality may indirectly influence stroke outcomes by modulating stroke risk factors.
Understanding laterality's role in risk factor modulation is crucial for stroke management.