Study of Stroke in Young Adults in 50 Cases Admitted in Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Despite considerable increase in primary prevention, diagnostic workup, and treatment, stroke is in second or third place on a fatality list, and predictions indicate that it will remain so in the year 2020. Aim: To study the etiology and risk factors of stroke in young adults. Material and Methods: 50 patients admitted in age group of 15 to 45 years. Ischemic, hemorrhagic, embolic, cortical venous thrombosis included in this study. Clinical history and detailed examination done in all patients. Results: Out of 50 patient 20 were ischemic, 50 were hemorrhagic, 5 were embolism 10 were cortical venous thrombosis Conclusion: Atherosclerosis and hypertension are leading cause of stroke. Smoking, alcoholism diabetes, hypercholesterolemia are the risk factor puerperal CVT is and important cause of young stroke in female.
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R. Sownthariya, Heber Anandan
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