Studying cerebrovascular stroke in young adults

A long way to go

Abstract

Introduction: cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are the main cause of death and disability worldwide. The incidence of ischemic CVAs in young adults (18-50 years old) has increased substantially. Their management, diagnosis and follow up are unclear, and the guidelines and recent studies are usually not carried out. Determining the etiology affects the patients’ prognosis, outcome and management. Promptly reporting these cases will decrease underreporting, and conducting studies and developing guidelines in this population will help us deal better with this disease in this age group in the future.

Conclusion: CVAs in young adults are uncommon. They are probably cryptogenic and comprehensive studies are needed to determine the patients’ prognosis and therapeutic approach.