Abstract

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 aetiology, risk factors, clinical presentation and radiological profile of patients presented with stroke between the ages of 15-45 years. Materials and methods: 50 patients (29 males and 21 females) were included in the study. Detailed history taking and clinical examination were done and neurological deficits were identified. Results: The sex ratio was 1.3:1 (M: F). the mean age was 36.58+/-6.73 years and that of male and female patients were 38.79+/-4.77 and 33.9+/-8.05 years respectively. Decreased consciousness 34% [90%CI (22.98-45.02%)], VIIth cranial nerve involvement 54%[90%CI (42.41-65.59%)] and hemiparesis 60% [90%CI (48.60- 71.40%)] were the clinical features seen. Conclusion: This was one of the few studies done about strokes in young in rural populations in our country. The majority of the age distribution of stroke in this study was between the ages of 41-45 years. Among clinical features 7th cranial nerve palsy and motor deficit were prominent. Diagnostic challenges are to be expected when evaluating these patients

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