Table 1 Distribution of risk factors in 167 studied ischemic stroke patients
Risk factors | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hypertension | 104 | 62.3 |
Diabetes | 58 | 34.7 |
Smoking | 69 | 41.3 |
Alcohol intake | 0 | 0 |
Positive family history | 23 | 13.8 |
History of TIA | 9 | 5.4 |
History of previous stroke | 46 | 27.5 |
Stress | 9 | 5.4 |
Obesity | 20 | 12 |
Cardio-embolic | 60 | 35.9 |
Significant carotid stenosis (≥ 50%) | 6 | 3.6 |
Dyslipidemia | 97 | 58.1 |
Migraine | 4 | 2.4 |
Pregnancy and postpartum | 3 | 3.9 |
Oral contraceptive | 2 | 12.5 |