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,

How to Cite?: Chethan Kumar K L, Amith R, "Homocysteinemia in Ischemic Stroke among Young Adults", Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2470-2472, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=OCT141500, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/OCT141500