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Risk factors and progress in prevention and cure of stroke in young adults

  

  1. Second Division,Department of Neurology,  Hebei General Hospital,Shijiazhuang 050051,  China
  • Online:2018-03-05 Published:2018-03-19
  • Contact: Corresponding author: Feng Rongfang,Email:fengrf66@sina.com

Abstract: The incidence of stroke in young adults appears to be increasing year by year. The list of potential stroke etiologies is extensive so that  a  thorough history,examination, and tailored workup are essential. Traditional vascular risk factors,including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, tobacco abuse and excessive drinking are prevalent in young stroke patients. Whereas cervical artery dissections, patent foramen ovale(PFO), thrombophilias are potential causes of stroke in young adults. To investigate the etiologies  and risk factors is veryimportant for prevention and cure the disease at an early development stage.

Key words: stroke, young adult