Corelation Between Serum Triglycerides and Stroke at Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka
Abstract: Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of stroke is: "rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (or global) disturbance of cerebral function, with symptoms lasting 24 hours or longer or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than of vascular origin". Hypertriglyceridemia may lead to Ischemic stroCO-ke through its contribution to atherosclerosis and/or thrombogenicity. So, it becomes necessary to address prevention of dyslipidemia in today?s scenario that will further prevent the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents and minimize the risk in future. So, the present study is planned in order to assess serum triglyceride levels in patients with stroke. Material and Methods: A hospital based descriptive observational study was conducted on 100 diagnosed cases of stroke admitted in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. The inclusion criteria was diagnosed cases of Age group of individuals- 35-80 years, patients admitted in Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre with a first ever diagnosis of cerebrovascular disease and onset of the symptoms within the preceding three days on presentation to the hospital and those who are willing to participate in study after written consent. Results: Hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus and alcohol consumption were significantly (p
Keywords: ischemic stroke, hypertriglyceridemia, serum triglycerides, cerebrovascular risk factors, dyslipidemia
How to Cite?: Dr Payal Bhole, Dr Pratik Nerlekar, "Corelation Between Serum Triglycerides and Stroke at Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1016-1029, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26116194053, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26116194053