Relationship Between Homocysteine and Carotid Artery Stenosis in Ischemic Stroke

Abstract:Background: Epidemiologic studies have identified hyper-homocysteinemia as apossible risk factor for atherosclerosis. The aim of my study was based on evaluation ofrelationship between homocysteinemia with carotid artery stenosis in ischemic strokepatients. Methods and materials: It was a prospective observational study conducted inthe Department of Neurology, Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford hospital, Dhaka.Thirty six consecutive […]
Comparison of Clinical Diagnosis of Stroke with Computed Tomographic Scan of the Brain

Abstract:Background and purpose: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in both developed as well as developing countries. The clinical presentation of stroke depending on the site and extent of lesions. For the management purpose it is important to know whether we are dealing with a bleed or an infarct . Methodology: Computed […]
Comparative Study of Risk Factors Between Lacunar and Non-lacunar Ischemic Strokes

Abstract:Background: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in both developed as wellas developing countries The risk factors in lacunar stroke differ in comparison to non lacunarstrokes. In this study risk factors of lacunar stroke in comparison to non-lacunar wereevaluated. Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the risk factors among […]