Modifiable risk factors among ischemic stroke patients attending Bahawal Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur

Objective: To identify the prevalence of modifiable risk factors of ischemic stroke. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Department of Medicine, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Period: July 2019 to December 2019. Material & Methods: Detailed history, clinical examination and CT...

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Published inThe professional medical journal Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 36 - 39
Main Authors Raheel Khan, Sadaf Shafique, Saima Nasreen, Sara Reza
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2023
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Summary:Objective: To identify the prevalence of modifiable risk factors of ischemic stroke. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Department of Medicine, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur. Period: July 2019 to December 2019. Material & Methods: Detailed history, clinical examination and CT scan (plain) of brain was performed and data was collected on pre-designed questionnaires. Results: Out of a total of 97 patients, there were 69.1% female and 30.1% male. Majority of the patients, 51.5% were aged more than 60 years. Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor (56.7%) followed by ischemic heart disease (45.4%), diabetes mellitus (27.8%), dyslipidemia (26.8%) & smoking (34%). Conclusion: Modifiable risk factors of ischemic stroke should be identified in general population so that this disease can be prevented.
ISSN:1024-8919
2071-7733
DOI:10.29309/TPMJ/2023.30.01.6933