FREQUENCY OF COMMON MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS OF STROKE

• Main Authors: Ashok Kumar Lahano, Mujahid Ali Chandio, Muhammad Irfan Bhatti
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2015-01-01
• Series: Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
• Subjects: stroke; hypertension; diabetes; hypercholesterolemia
• Online Access: http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/1115
• ISSN: 1819-7973; 1997-2067

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of common modifiable risk factors of stroke. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Study was conducted at Medicine Department of at Peoples Medical College Hospital (PMCH) Nawabshah, from July 2012 to December 2013. METHODOLOGY: This study consisted of 91 patients. Principle investigator reviewed the patients using semi structured questionnaire. It consists of socio demographic profile, disk factors and their use of regular medication. Inclusion criteria were patient’s aged 30 years and above admitted in medical ward having symptoms of stroke confirmed on Computed tomography were interviewed after explaining full study and taking informed consent. Those who have brain tumor, meningitis , viral encephalitis , multiple sclerosis and metabolic encephalopathy were excluded. RESULTS: Out of 91 patients admitted with stroke there were 33 males and 58 females with a sex ratio among male vs female 1: 1.75. Mean age of patients admitted with stroke was 58 years. Out of 91 patients, 59 had ischemic and 32 had hemorrhagic stroke. There were 73 patients with hypertensives stroke, while 64 had diabeties, 71 were current smokers, 64 had hypercholesterolemia and 58 were obese. The incidence of diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking and obesity was most commonly found in patients with ischemic stroke than hemorrhagic stroke. CONCLUSION:- Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, smoking and positive family history are an important risk factor for stroke. In order to improve outcome we should modify and cope the controllable risk factors to prevent from life threatening complication.