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Seasonality and First Ever Ischemic Stroke, In Sohag University Hospital,Sohag, Egypt
Authors
Hassan M. Elnady1, Alaa Eldin Sedky1, Al-Amir Bassiony Mohamed1,
Mahmoud A Hegab2, Rasha Abd Elhameed Ali3, Mohamed N. Thabit1
1Department of Neurology,
3Department Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt
2Geography Department- Faculty of Arts – Sohag University, Egypt
Corresponding Author
Hassan M Elnady
Lecturer of neurology, Department of neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Egypt
Email: elnadyhassan1974@hotmail.com Fax: 0934602963\Telephone no: 0934602963
Abstract
Introduction: The effect of Seasonality on stroke has been reported in several regions worldwide. Nevertheless,there is inadequate data related to these phenomena in other areas. The aim of the present study was to
investigate the possible effect of seasonality on first ever ischemic stroke (FEIS).
Patients and Methods: A total of 350 patients with first ever ischemic stroke (FEIS) admitted, within 24 hoursof onset. Admission rates, risk factors, stroke severity, in hospital mortality and clinical and laboratory
parameters on admission were compared in relation to different seasons.
Results: The admission rate for FEIS was highest in summer. Patients were more likely to be hypertensive
during winter. The highest rate of cardiac diseases was found during winter. The most severe stroke was
recorded during winter. Significantly, the highest value of leukocytic count and mean platelet volume and the
lowest value of activated partial thromboplastin time were recorded during winter. The highest rates of inhospital
mortality were reported during winter.
Conclusion: Seasonality has a paramount effect on first ever ischemic stroke. Different risk factors have
different influences on ischemic stroke in relation to seasonality.