Reddy Raju Hansini, Diggikar Pradnya, Mundada Mayank, Oommen Arun, Pancholi Tushar, Yammanuru Bhavya, Yekkaluru Sree Vidya, Sangwan Advit
General Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to Be University), Pune, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 2;16(9):e68433. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68433. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Background Stroke is a debilitating cerebrovascular condition characterized by sudden neurological deficits. The incidence of stroke is rising in India, posing significant public health concerns. This study aims to examine the risk factors and etiology of stroke using the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) classification and analyze infarct areas in cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) at a tertiary care hospital. Methodology This cross-sectional, hospital-based observational study was conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to Be University), Pune, India, from January 2023 to January 2024. The study included 100 adult patients diagnosed with CVA based on clinical and radiological criteria. Patients aged 18 years and older were eligible, while those with a history of head trauma or those below 18 years were excluded. The investigation protocol included routine biochemical assessments and radiological investigations, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with angiography or venography, and Doppler ultrasound of bilateral carotid arteries. Results The study population consisted of 100 patients, with 84 males (84%) and 16 females (16%). Age distribution showed 44% were over 60 years old, 23% aged 51-60 years, 15% aged 31-40 years, 14% aged 41-50 years, and 4% aged 21-30 years. Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor, affecting 75% of patients, with a higher occurrence in males (62%), compared to females (13%). Smoking was observed in 51% of patients, and alcohol consumption was seen in 50%. Other significant risk factors included dyslipidemia (39%), diabetes mellitus (33%), chronic kidney disease (11%), ischemic heart disease (10%), atrial fibrillation (4%), valvular heart disease (4%), and pregnancy or postpartum conditions (2%). Ischemic stroke was predominant, occurring in 80% of patients, while hemorrhagic stroke occurred in 20%. High occurrences of ischemic strokes were noted in the frontal lobe (41%), parietal lobe (37%), occipital lobe (27%), and temporal lobe (26%), with the internal capsule region also showing significant numbers (27%). According to the TOAST classification, the most prevalent cause of stroke in this study was undetermined etiology with two or more causes, accounting for 32% of cases, followed by large artery atherosclerosis, which accounted for 30%. Cardioembolic stroke was identified in 11% of the patients, with 4% due to atrial fibrillation, 3% due to acute myocardial infarction, 3% due to rheumatic valvular heart disease, and 1% due to infective endocarditis. Conclusion This study highlights the significant prevalence of hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, and hyperhomocysteinemia as major risk factors for stroke. Ischemic strokes were predominant, with high occurrences in the cerebral lobes and gangliocapsular region. These findings emphasize the need for targeted prevention strategies, including managing hypertension and lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and reducing alcohol consumption, to mitigate the risk of stroke. Effective management of blood pressure, lipid levels, and blood glucose is crucial for stroke prevention. Recognizing gender-specific differences and addressing comorbidities through an integrated approach can enhance patient outcomes and reduce the burden of stroke.
背景 中风是一种使人衰弱的脑血管疾病,其特征为突然出现神经功能缺损。在印度,中风的发病率正在上升,引发了重大的公共卫生问题。本研究旨在使用急性中风治疗中Org 10172试验(TOAST)分类法来研究中风的危险因素和病因,并分析一家三级护理医院中脑血管意外(CVA)的梗死区域。
方法 这项基于医院的横断面观察性研究于2023年1月至2024年1月在印度浦那的迪帕克·帕蒂尔医学学院、医院和研究中心(迪帕克·帕蒂尔被视为大学)进行。该研究纳入了100名根据临床和放射学标准诊断为CVA的成年患者。年龄在18岁及以上的患者符合条件,而有头部外伤史的患者或18岁以下的患者被排除。调查方案包括常规生化评估和放射学检查,如计算机断层扫描(CT)、带有血管造影或静脉造影的磁共振成像(MRI)以及双侧颈动脉的多普勒超声检查。
结果 研究人群包括100名患者,其中男性84名(84%),女性16名(16%)。年龄分布显示,44%的患者年龄超过60岁,23%的患者年龄在51 - 60岁之间,15%的患者年龄在31 - 40岁之间,14%的患者年龄在41 - 50岁之间,4%的患者年龄在21 - 30岁之间。高血压是最常见的危险因素,影响了75%的患者,男性(62%)的发生率高于女性(13%)。51%的患者有吸烟史,50%的患者有饮酒史。其他重要的危险因素包括血脂异常(39%)、糖尿病(33%)、慢性肾病(11%)、缺血性心脏病(10%)、心房颤动(4%)、心脏瓣膜病(4%)以及妊娠或产后情况(2%)。缺血性中风占主导,发生在80%的患者中,而出血性中风发生在20%的患者中。额叶(41%)、顶叶(37%)、枕叶(27%)和颞叶(26%)的缺血性中风发生率较高,内囊区域也有相当数量(27%)。根据TOAST分类法,本研究中中风最常见的病因是病因不明且有两种或更多病因,占病例的32%,其次是大动脉粥样硬化,占30%。11%的患者被确定为心源性栓塞性中风,其中4%是由于心房颤动,3%是由于急性心肌梗死,3%是由于风湿性心脏瓣膜病,1%是由于感染性心内膜炎。
结论 本研究强调了高血压、吸烟、饮酒和高同型半胱氨酸血症作为中风主要危险因素的显著普遍性。缺血性中风占主导,在脑叶和神经节囊区域发生率较高。这些发现强调了需要有针对性的预防策略,包括控制高血压和进行生活方式改变,如戒烟和减少饮酒,以降低中风风险。有效管理血压、血脂水平和血糖对于预防中风至关重要。认识到性别差异并通过综合方法处理合并症可以提高患者的治疗效果并减轻中风负担。