Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Acute Ischemic Non-Embolic Stroke

Aim: To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in pts with ac. non-embolic ischemic stroke. Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Medicine, BVH, Bahawalpur from February 2013 to August 2013. Total 288 patients of stroke with infarction on CT scan (hypodense area on CT scan) and meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Demographic data (age and gender), history of presenting illness and previous known risk factors were obtained. Physical examination was done including blood pressure and waist circumference measurement. Venous sample for HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and fasting plasma glucose were taken after 8 hour of overnight fast. CT scan/ MRI was done to confirm infarction. Source of embolus ruled out by ECG, echocardiography and carotid doppler angiography. Results: In this study population, 57.3% were male and 42.7% were female with mean age of 56 +/- 7 years in men and 54 +/- 7 years in females. Frequency of metabolic syndrome was 43.6% in men and 65% in women. Conclusion: This study clearly shows that metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for acute ischemic non-embolic stroke. It supports the potential for preventive efforts in persons with high risk of ischemic stroke.