Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes of Stroke Patients with Carotid Artery Stenosis in Aden Hospital

Abstract

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide. The prevalence of stroke is highest in developing countries, with ischemic stroke being the most common type. Considerable progress has been made in our understanding of the pathophysiology of stroke and the underlying mechanisms leading to ischemic insult. Stroke therapy primarily focuses on restoring blood flow to the brain and treating stroke-induced neurological damage. The present study was designed to evaluate the relationship between stroke and carotid artery stenosis. The study population consisted of 148 stroke patients being studied during period from January 2023 to June 2023 in Aden’s general and private hospitals, for this purpose, a questionnaire containing eight sections and 46 statements was used. The study showed the predominance was males predominate (71.6%), with patient to an older age group. Hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor (76.4%), followed by hyperlipidemia (75.0%), smoking (65.5%), and hyperuricemia 65.5% of patients had. This studying showed that all patient receives the medical management, including antiplatelets and statins (100%).