Stroke UG

Stroke may be defined as sudden onset of focal or global neurological deficit resulting from non traumatic, non epileptic and vascular in origin and which persist for more than 24 hours or the patient dies with in this period.

Risk factors Contd.

Obesity
Atrial fibrillation
Sedentary lifestyle
Drug abuse (e.g. cocaine use)
Hormone replacement therapy
Oral contraceptive