STROKE: RISK FACTOR EVALUATION IN PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE OF RAJASTHAN.
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Cerebro Vascular Accident (CVA) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. Quality of life is compromised heavily due to this vascular event. Risk factors responsible for the disease plays major role in occurrence of disease. Current study was planned to evaluate the risk factors causing the disease. Methodology: Total 144 patients of cerebro vascular disease were included in this cross-sectional study which was conducted for a period of six months (May to October, 2017). Cases of cerebro vascular disease were evaluated for common risk factors like age, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, lack of exercise, smoking, dyslipidemia and positive family history. Results: Among study population 93 (64.6%) patients were of CVA infract and 51 (35.4%) had haemorrhagic or mixed haemorrhagic-infraction CVA. On risk factor evaluation 123 (85.4%) patients were found to have age more than 60 years, 110 (76.4%) patients had lack of exercise, 91 (63.2%) had hypertension before emergence of CVA, 74 (51.4%) patients were smokers as per mentioned criteria, 38 (26.4%) patients had diabetes before emergence of CVA, 30 (20.8%) patients were obese, 24 (16.7%) patients had dyslipidemia, 13 (9%) patients had family history of either hypertension, diabetes, CVA, CAD (Coronary Artery Disease). Conclusion: This study concludes that life style changes like regular exercise, cessation of smoking, strict control of DM and HTN plays role in prevention of stroke.
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Dr. Medha Mathur, Dr. Navgeet Mathur
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