Profiling of clinical characteristics of stroke in young - ISH experience

Abstract

The impact of stroke on the individual's family and society is strongest when it affects a young individual. The study pro les the characteristics of stroke in young individuals, onset of stroke, age, gender, education, occupation, family history of stroke/other disability, aetiology, radiological fi ndings, assessment by SLP for language intervention, therapy sessions and prognosis of 52 individuals with adult neurogenic speech and language disorders in the age range of 15-49 years . More men suffer (30%) with stroke than women,46(88%) had sudden onset of stroke whereas 6 (12%) reported of gradual onset, 5 had a positive family history of stroke and 7 reported of other illness. Majorities had completed graduation and were skilled. As observed in the study, occurrence of stroke related to a single cause was found to be the most common among young individuals.