Publication: Risk factors of stroke
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Date
2008
Article Type
Original Article
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN (Print) : 1993-2979 | ISSN (Online) : 1993-2987
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 37 - 41
Publisher
Institute of Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Modifiable risk factors of stroke are presumably poorly controlled in Nepalese population. This hospital-based study aims to assess the prevalence and control of these risk factors in stroke patients admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital prior to the occurrence of stroke.
Method: The study was conducted among sixty-one patients admitted in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. History and clinical examination were performed to gather relevant information. Necessary tests were run to confirm the diagnosis of stroke and to identify the presence or absence of risk factors.
Result: Hypertension, physical inactivity and smoking were the most common modifiable risk factors of stroke. Risk factors that could have contributed to the occurrence of the stroke were poorly controlled in these patients. The majority of the patients cited negligence and lack of knowledge for not seeking health care and/or not complying with medical advice.
Conclusion: Risk factors for stroke among patients admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital are poorly controlled prior to the occurrence of stroke.
Keywords: Stroke, Hypertension, Smoking
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V.R. Bhatt
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
N. Parajuli
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
N.R. Mainali
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
S. Sigdel
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
M. Aryal
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
N. Hamal
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
S. Khanal
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University
S. Koirala
Nepalgunj Medical College
S. Giri
Nepalgunj Medical College, Kathmandu University
Keywords
Stroke, Hypertension, Smoking
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.364