Lipid profile and carotid Doppler findings in ischemic stroke in Nepalese Population
Abstract
Introduction: Stroke is a common cause of death in the developed world and is the most common cause of severe physical disability . Risk factors for stroke are hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia etc. Ultrasound of carotid artery is important in the assessment and management of ischemic stroke patients . There are few studies of stroke in Nepal.
Methods: Data was obtained from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients admitted in National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu from 2007 June to 2008 September. Patients with CVA and computer tomography (CT) head findings that were suggestive of infarction were included and those with haemorrhagic stroke, who had not undergone CT scans and carotid Doppler Ultrasonography(USG) for financial or various reasons were not included in the study. Data like age, history of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, tobacco use was obtained. Blood samples for lipid profile were taken and Carotid Doppler USG were done and data analyzed
Methods: Data was obtained from cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients admitted in National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu from 2007 June to 2008 September. Patients with CVA and computer tomography (CT) head findings that were suggestive of infarction were included and those with haemorrhagic stroke, who had not undergone CT scans and carotid Doppler Ultrasonography(USG) for financial or various reasons were not included in the study. Data like age, history of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, tobacco use was obtained. Blood samples for lipid profile were taken and Carotid Doppler USG were done and data analyzed