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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014 | Popularity: 6.8 / 10
Homocysteinemia in Ischemic Stroke among Young Adults
Chethan Kumar K L, Amith R
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Cerebrovascular disease is the most common life threatening neurological disease and is a concern in young patients especially in developing countries. This study aims to identify homocysteinemia in patients presented with ischemic stroke between the ages of 15-45 years. Methodology: 38 patients were included in the study. Routine investigations, homocysteine levels, and CT/MRI Brain were done for all the patients. Result: Among 38 patients studied homocysteinemia was seen in 4 patients. Interpretation & Conclusion: Homocysteinemia is one of the modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke in young patients.
Keywords: Cerebrovascular disease, ischemic stroke, homocysteinemia, young adults,
Edition: Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014
Pages: 2470 - 2472
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