Frequency of Stroke and Factors Associated With It Among Old Age Hypertensive Patients in Karachi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rupasinghe, Chamithra D; Bokhari, Syed Ammar; Lutfi, Irfan; Noureen, Maria; Islam, Fareeda; Khan, Musharaf; Amin, Faiqa; Muthanna, Fares Mohammed Saeed

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“…Ischemic stroke can be either embolic or thrombotic [16]. In Pakistan, and ischemic and hemorrhagic type proportions are 70.1% and 29.9% [17,18]. A previous study reported that ischemic stroke can be caused by several fixed and modified risk factor.…”

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Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Stroke Patients Presented to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Rawalpindi

Fatima¹,

Salman²,

Hashim³

et al. 2022

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Background and Aim: Stroke is defined as the sudden onset of neurological deficits caused by vascular supply disruption to brain-specific region, contributing as a major factor for mortality and morbidity worldwide. Globally, approximately two-thirds cases of stroke are caused by hypertension as a major risk factor. The purpose of the current study was to determine the prevalence of stroke patients with newly diagnosed hypertension admitted to tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 205 stroke patients admitted to the Department of General Medicine, Benazir Bhutto Hospital and Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi from April 2021 to March 2022. Prior to study conduction, ethical approval was taken from the institute research and ethical committee. Written informed consent was obtained from each individual. All the participants underwent physical examination after using antihypertensive medication besides detailed history. Blood pressure was measured using standard mercury Sphygmomanometer. Patient having blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mm Hg was considered as hypertensive after measurement with difference of 10 minutes time span. SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. Results: The overall mean age was 59.6 ± 8.5 years. Of the total 205 stroke patients, there were 140 (68.3%) males and 65 (31.7%) females. Out of 205 patients, 60.5% were rural and 39.5% were urban. The literacy rate was 63.9%. Family history of smoking, diabetes mellitus (DM), and hypertension (HTN) among study population were found in 83 (40.5%), 76 (37.1%), and 71 (34.4%) respectively. Based on computed tomography presentations, the prevalence of newly diagnosed hypertension (HTN) was 122 (59.5%). Out of 122 newly diagnosed hypertensive stroke patients, the incidence of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic was 67 (54.9%) and 55 (45.1%) respectively. The mean value of diastolic and systolic blood pressure was 86.32 ± 12.62 and 125.59 ± 19.97 mm of Hg respectively. Conclusion: The present study concluded that the prevalence of newly diagnosed hypertension was found higher among stroke cases. Early diagnosis of hypertension by proper screening and effective treatment can reduce the mortality and morbidity caused by stroke and hypertension. Keywords: Hemorrhage, HTN, Ischemia, Stroke.

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Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Stroke Patients Presented to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Rawalpindi

Fatima¹,

Salman²,

Hashim³

et al. 2022

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The Influence of Providing Information and Educational Media in Efforts to Prevent Stroke

Wijaya,

Pratama,

Girsang

2024

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Stroke is the leading cause of physical and mental disability worldwide. In Indonesia, the incidence of stroke is alarmingly high, affecting approximately 10.9% of the population annually, with around 713,783 individuals experiencing stroke each year. Understanding how to prevent stroke is crucial. Clear and regular information, along with effective educational media, are essential for increasing public awareness of stroke. This study aims to determine the impact of social media and knowledge on stroke prevention. This type of study is a non-experimental quantitative study using a cross-sectional. This study is conducted in portions, with patients who are willing and able to talk effectively. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted using Pearson correlation tests and linear regression tests. The results show that among the 100 respondents, most were male, aged 41-60 years, and engaged in the best stroke prevention efforts. The Pearson correlation test showed significant correlations between information accuracy, frequency, and educational media for stroke prevention (Pearson p=0.89; p=0.62; p=0.75). The linear regression test revealed that the clarity of information, frequency of information, and educational media together increased stroke prevention efforts (p=0.037), with the clarity of information being the most significant factor. The conclusion is the study concludes that educational media and accurate information are crucial in preventing stroke. It is recommended that the Kasih Sayang Clinic conducts comprehensive stroke education and screening every six months to enhance prevention efforts.

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Frequency of Stroke and Factors Associated With It Among Old Age Hypertensive Patients in Karachi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Stroke Patients Presented to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Rawalpindi

Prevalence of Newly Diagnosed Hypertension in Stroke Patients Presented to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Rawalpindi

The Influence of Providing Information and Educational Media in Efforts to Prevent Stroke

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