Abstract
Introduction Stroke is a devastating and disablingcerebrovascular disease with a significant amount of residual deficit. The prevalence of stroke is in a rising trend in India. Larger studies are needed for the evaluation of risk factors. Material and methods This cross-sectionalstudy aimed to assess the clinical profile of patients with stroke. The demographic details of the patients were taken, comorbidities were noted, and laboratory tests were done. Observation The most common age group who presented with stroke was 61-80 years, followed by 41-60 years, comprising 47% and 46%, respectively. Ischemic stroke was more common (60%) than hemorrhagic stroke (40%). Male patients were more than female patients. Alcohol, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, anemia, and proteinuria were present in the study group. Conclusion Regular evaluation of blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid profile, and proteinuria should be routinely done in patients with diabetes and hypertension who are more than 40 years old.
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