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[Cerebrovascular accident in young adults. A study of 52 cases]

P Martínez-Avilés1, R Barba, C Andújar

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Severo Ochoa.

Revista De Neurologia
|April 1, 1996
PubMed

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Despite extensive investigation, 30% of strokes in young adults remain without a clear cause. Early detection of cardiac emboli and managing risk factors can reduce ischemic stroke incidence.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) in individuals under 45 are uncommon but can have significant consequences.
  • Understanding the diverse etiologies of stroke in younger populations is crucial for effective management and prevention.
  • This study examines CVAs in patients under 45 admitted to Hospital Severo Ochoa over a six-year period.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the causes and outcomes of ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs) in patients under 45 years of age.
  • To determine the etiological factors contributing to stroke in a young demographic.
  • To identify potential risk factors and preventive strategies for stroke in young adults.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 52 cases (23 women, 29 men) of CVA in patients under 45.
  • Identified etiologies included cardiac (25%), atherosclerosis (15%), hematological (11%), non-atherosclerotic (15%), migraine (2%), hypertensive (3%), and unknown (29%).
  • Atherosclerosis was more prevalent in men, associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors and older age.

Impact:

  • Approximately 30% of CVAs in young individuals remain without an etiological diagnosis despite thorough investigation.
  • Ischemic CVAs in this age group generally show good neurological recovery and low mortality.
  • Proactive detection of cardiac embolic sources, anticoagulation, and cardiovascular risk factor modification may significantly decrease the incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults.
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