A Study of Association of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Stroke Patients

Aim: The present study was carried out to estimate the prevalence and assess the association of the metabolic syndrome in a population of young stroke patients. Material And Method: This study was conducted on 50 patients of Cerebrovascular accident/Stroke. These patients were studied for prevalence and association of stroke with metabolic syndrome. Patients presenting with neuroradiological features of stroke (clinically and CT/MRI Brain proven) of age >15 years and <55 years were included in the study. Detailed history, physical examination and necessary investigations were undertaken. Results: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in stroke patients was found to be 56% which was most prevalent in the age group of 40-50 years (50.0%). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome was more in females but the difference was statistically insignicant (p=0.144). Diabetes and Hypertension were the most common risk factors in metabolic syndrome patients and on statistical analysis the difference was signicant (p<0.05). The difference was statistically signicant for all the components of metabolic syndrome (Waist circumference, HDL, TGL, FBS, SBP, DBP). Conclusion: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in young stroke patients is higher and we found a strong association of metabolic syndrome with young stroke patients.