Risk factor analysis in ischaemic stroke: a hospital-based study.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2005 Nov; 103(11): 586, 588
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ABSTRACT
Stroke represents a major health burden in our country. Ischaemic stroke has got several risk factors associated with increased chance of atherosclerosis. A small hospital-based study was done to look into the risk factors associated with ischaemic stroke. Forty patients with CT-confirmed cerebral infarction were taken for the study and detailed history and clinical findings were obtained. Investigations like complete haemogram, fasting blood glucose, urea, creatinine, lipid profile, serum Lp(a), homocysteine, fibrinogen, ECG, chest x-ray, echocardiography, MRI/MRA where indicated, were done to identify the risk factors as well. Results indicated that hypertension was the most prevalent (87.5%) risk factor followed by ischaemic heart disease (35%) and diabetes. Dyslipidaemia was also found in a significant number of cases, mostly elevated LDL, low HDL and elevated Lp(a). Fibrinogen and homocysteine were of less significance.
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Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Isquemia Encefálica
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Projetos Piloto
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Fatores de Risco
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Medição de Risco
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Adulto
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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