Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of a Sample of Egyptian Stroke Patients Admitted to the Stroke Unit of a University Hospital

Abstract

Background Stroke is a catastrophic life-changing event which influences not only stroke patients but also their families and care givers. The recommended treatments for ischemic stroke that are guideline include systematic supportive care in a stroke unit or stroke center is still deficient. Aim of the Work To present the demographic profile, and clinical characteristics of a sample of Egyptian patients, with acute ischemic stroke, admitted to stroke unit in Ain Shams University Hospital, and compare to other ethnic groups reported in other studies. Subjects and Methods This is a retrospective study, derived from the database of stroke patients admitted to the stroke unit in Ain Shams University Hospital and Ain shams specialized hospital in the period from (the first of January 2016 to 30th of March 2020). Results A favorable early outcome (mRS≤2) showed high significant correlation with male gender, younger age and less prevalence of AF, and a significant correlation with less prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia. Conclusion The burden of stroke and high prevalence of stroke risk factors in Egypt are alarming. Research is critically needed to fully evaluate the burden of stroke in Egypt, and organization of stroke care locally and nationally requires coordinated efforts by multiple stakeholders. The most common risk factor for stroke was hypertension followed by dyslipidemia and then smoking with higher incidence of rheumatic heart diseases due to lowered living conditions.