Key result
In young adults with ischemic stroke, the most common etiology was undetermined (36.8%), followed by other determined etiologies (24.6%), with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking as main risk factors.
Why the study?
Ischemic stroke incidence is increasing in young adults, impacting quality of life and workforce productivity, prompting evaluation of its characteristics and etiology.
Population
114 patients aged 18-49 years with acute ischemic stroke
Design
Four-year retrospective observational single-center study
Authors
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Undetermined etiology predominates in young ischemic stroke; supports intensified risk-factor control but leaves optimal secondary prevention open.
Observational (n=114)
No
In young adults with acute ischemic stroke, the majority of cases occur in the 40-49 age group and have an undetermined etiology.
GHINCEA et al. (2020) conducted an observational in Ischemic stroke (n=114). Vascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking) was evaluated on Distribution of ischemic stroke etiology according to TOAST classification. In young adults with ischemic stroke, the most common etiology was undetermined (36.8%), followed by other determined etiologies (24.6%), with hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking as main risk factors.
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