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

Authors

  • Raheel Khan Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.
  • Sadaf Shafique Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur.
  • Saima Nasreen Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.
  • Sara Reza Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2023.30.01.6933

Keywords:

Ischemic Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Raheel Khan, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.

MBBS, FCPS (Med), Senior Registrar Medicine, 

Sadaf Shafique, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur.

MBBS, M.Phil (Histopath), FCPS (Chem. Path), Assistant Professor Pathology, 

Saima Nasreen, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), Associate Professor Medicine, 

Sara Reza, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur.

MBBS, FCPS (Chem. Path), Assistant Professor Pathology, 

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Published

2023-01-01