A Prospective Assessment of Risk Factors for Stroke in Patients of Government General Hospital Nalgonda

Background: Stroke is the world's second leading cause of mortality and a major cause of disability. Stroke is a medical emergency condition, which needs immediate hospitalization to treat and save lives. The goal of this study is to determine the risk factors for stroke in Government general hospital Nalgonda patients.

Methods: From December 2018 to April 2019, a prospective study was undertaken on patients at the District Hospital in Nalgonda. In the hospital, all stroke patients were examined for age and sex.

Results: The study enlisted the participation of 100 stroke patients. There were 80 ischemic stroke patients and 20 haemorrhagic stroke patients among the 100 patients. Males had 64% of the strokes, while females had 36%.This incident had a 50-year-old average age. Age was shown to be the most common predisposing factor for stroke in 72 patients, followed by hypertension in 65 patients, diabetes in 45 patients, smoking in 40 patients, alcohol in 50 patients, hypercholestrolemia in 35 patients, and others in 30 patients. Conclusion: According to this study, senility, as well as a lack of awareness of concomitant illnesses like hypertension and diabetes, is a risk factor for stroke.