Study of Clinical Profile & Risk Factors in Acute Ischemic Stroke in Government Vellore Medical College Hospital, Vellore

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident is one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adult life. Ischemic strokes are most common type of strokes and they account for 80%–85% of cerebrovascular accidents worldwide. Clinical presentation of stroke is variable depending upon the involvement of vascular territory. Etiology of ischemic stroke varies in different population due to differences in lifestyle,environmental and genetic factors. It also varies in different age groups. Hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia and smoking have been identified as major risk factors. Many of the risk factors for stroke are modifiable. Recognition and early intervention of risk factors can reduce the incidence of ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke has a male predominance and hypertension was found to be a most common risk factor. Systemic hypertension, smoking, alcoholism, dyslipidemia were significantly associated with stroke in patients with age more than 45 years.