Abstract

Stroke is a catastrophic and disabling cerebrovascular disease that leaves survivors with varying degrees of disability and often results in financial devastation. The purpose of this research was to examine the causes of acute cerebrovascular accidents in a high-level medical facility. Material and Methods: 100 patients participated in this study, which was prospective and used descriptive observation. This research was performed between August 2022 and July 2023 at the Department of General Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. All eligible patients who presented with acute stroke during the study period and who were willing to take part in the study were included. Results: This study employed an analytical methodology to evaluate the risk factors, clinical and radiological characteristics, as well as the result and factors that influence the outcome in individuals diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular illness. The data acquired from the chosen participants were internally compared and subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics, in accordance with the study's defined objectives. Conclusion: Hemorrhage is associated with a higher mortality rate and rate of presentation on CT than infarct. When compared to MCA/ACA vessel involvement, the risk and incidence of death are higher in patients who present with involvement of the posterior circulation

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