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This study aims to describe the demographics and clinical characteristics of young adults with acute stroke in Abu Dhabi.

Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Acute Stroke in Young Adults from a Tertiary Stroke Center in Abu Dhabi—A Retrospective Study

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This study aims to describe the demographics and clinical characteristics of young adults with acute stroke in Abu Dhabi.
Conducted a retrospective observational study at a tertiary stroke center.
Analyzed data from patients admitted between October 2024 and March 2025.
Used SPSS for descriptive analysis and compared data across two age-based groups.
A total of 51 patients were analyzed, with a median age of 40 and 86.3% being males.
92.2% had ischemic stroke, with common symptoms including right-side weakness in 45.1%.
Median NIHSS score at admission was 4, indicating mild to moderate stroke severity.
35.3% were known hypertensives and 23.5% were diabetic, with significant obesity prevalence.

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Retrospective study shows stroke characteristics in young adults, highlighting lifestyle-related risks.

Mysore et al. (2026) studied this question.

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