AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON METABOLIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE

Dr Kashyap Patel; Dr Abhishek Sharma

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON METABOLIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE

Dr Kashyap Patel, Dr Abhishek Sharma

Abstract :

Objectives: This study was conducted to study the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its various components in patients with stroke.

Material And Methods: A total of 50 patients with stroke were included in the study. Detailed history, physical examination and necessary investigations were undertaken. Waist and hip circumferences, optic fundoscopic examination for hypertensive or diabetic changes and atleast three blood pressure measurements were recorded.

Results: In this observational study of 50 patients, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was found to be 40% which was most prevalent in the age group of 41-50 years (50%). Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in stroke was significantly higher in females as compared to males (p value 0.001). Diabetes and hypertension being the most common risk factors in stroke patients with and without metabolic syndrome with no significant difference. The difference was statistically significant for waist circumference (p value-<0.001) and reduced HDL (p value-0.04) Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in stroke patients. Early diagnosis and treatment of the metabolic syndrome may reduce the development of cereovascular diseases and its complications.