EVALUATION OF RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENT PATTERNS OF CVA

Back ground: Cerebro Vascular Accident is a rapidly developing signs of focal disturbances which lasts for more than 24hours and is divided into 3 types- Ischemic stroke, Hemorrhagic stroke, Transient ischemic stroke.

Objective: To assess drug treatment pattern of anti-platelets, the involvement of clinical pharmacist to improve the patient outcome, the risk factors of stroke and monitor the risk of anti-platelets.

Methods and methodology: A hospital based prospective observational study is conducted in neurology and general medicine department for 6 months meeting the inclusion criteria by obtaining information from the case sheets, laboratory reports and on an interview with the patient.

Discussion: Among 80 patients, most of the cases reported were from the age group of 51-60yrs and males were more prone to stroke. Ischemic stroke is seen majorly and strokes are mostly diagnosed with MRI,CT scan, ECG and were treated with Aspirin and Atorvastatin (symptomatic treatment).

Conclusion: Stroke (Cerebro Vascular Accident) is the second leading cause of death. Major risk factors of stroke include hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Prevention of these diseases can prevent stroke. People with these diseases are risk factors to stroke.With lifestyle modifications and medication adherence can reduce the risk of stroke. According to the study, majority of patients were males, people who smoke and consume alcohol are also prone to stroke. In this study, we dealt with the risk factors of stroke and its treatment options and lifestyle modifications which can prevent the risk of stroke.