Cross sectional descriptive study of clinical and radiological profile of patients presenting with recurrent ischemic stroke in a tertiary care centre of South India

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Author Details : Akash M Awati*

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 31-34

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijn.2022.006

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Abstract

Introduction: Even with recent advances in the management of ischemic stroke, incidence of recurrence is quite frequent. Identification of risk factors is of prime importance especially during the first episode of ischemic stroke. Imaging in stroke has pivotal role to play in understanding the stroke and also the recurrence risk. Hence we present a study about clinical and radiological profile of recurrent ischemic stroke patients.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted for a period of five consecutive years with a sample size of 100 patients. It is a cross sectional descriptive study where in data was collected and analysed among various variables necessary. Patients with recurrent ischemic stroke were examined and investigated. Continuous variable is expressed as mean +SD or median (Range) if non- normally distributed. Categorical data is expressed in proportions.
Results: Recurrence of the ischemic stroke was commonly seen in the patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease and patients with large artery atherosclerosis. Incidence was higher among male patients, patients above 60 years of age and stroke involving MCA and ACA territories.
Conclusion: Identification of the risk factors responsible for the recurrence at the first episode of ischemic stroke and appropriate management are of prime importance. Apart from clinical and biochemical parameters, considering the radiological parameters like extent of stenosis and appropriate dosing and choice of medication also is of utmost importance in preventing the recurrence of stroke.
 
Keywords: Stroke, Recurrence, Risk factors

How to cite : Awati A M, Cross sectional descriptive study of clinical and radiological profile of patients presenting with recurrent ischemic stroke in a tertiary care centre of South India. IP Indian J Neurosci 2022;8(1):31-34

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