A clinico – radiological study of ischemic stroke in a tertiary care hospital in North Telangana
Journal Title: Perspectives In Medical Research - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Patients present with varied clinical presentations. Objectives: To evaluate the clinical profile and radiological profile of ischemic stroke patients. To assess the outcome in relation to various clinical and radiological presentations using National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Materials and Methods :This is a hospital based prospective cross sectional study done in Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences during the period from February 2016 to July 2016 which comprised of 150 patients. Results :Stroke is most common as the age advances. Risk factor association is the main cause for development of stroke. Conclusion ::NIHSS is helpful in identifying persons with stroke from those suspected to have stroke. Knowledge about identifying and reading radiological investigations will help in assessing the severity of stroke.
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Ranjith Kumar P
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