To Determine the Frequency of Seizures in Patients Presented with Acute Stroke in Mayo Hospital, Lahore
Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of seizures in patients presenting with acute stroke in Mayo Hospital, Lahore.Methods
This descriptive case series study was conducted in Medicine Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore from June 10, 2020 to December 09, 2020. Total 215 cases with acute stroke were enrolled from the Medical Department of Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Detailed history and physical examination were done by the researcher to ensure unbiased approach. Study was done as per Helsinki declaration. The patients were followed for 14 days after stroke. The frequency of seizures (according to operational definition) in patients with acute stroke within the first 14 days was noted. Data was scrutinized in SPSS v25.0. Stratification for age, gender and type of stroke was done. Chi-square test was applied after stratification and p-value ≤0.05 was taken as significant.Results
Total 215 patients presenting with acute stroke were enrolled in this study. There were 134(62.3%) males and 81(37.7%) females. Mean age of subjects was 55.9±15.4 years. Overall frequency of seizures in patients with acute stroke was 40(18.6%).Conclusion
Seizures are not uncommon after developing an acute stroke, hence very early referral of all such cases to tertiary care hospitals must be encouraged. Quick management of acute stroke may subsequently decrease prevalence of developing seizures resulting in a better outcome.Keywords:
Seizures, Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic StrokePublished
2024/12/09
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