Clinical-epidemiological profile of individuals with stroke admitted to the emergency department of a Brazilian public hospital

Resumo

Introduction: Obtaining accurate data on stroke epidemiology remains a challenge, primarily due to the lack of information highlighting the significant impact of this health issue on the global population and its economic implications, particularly in Brazil.

Objective: to evaluate the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients admitted to the stroke unit in a Brazilian public hospital.

Methods: cross-sectional observational study with analysis of medical records of patients admitted to the stroke unit of a Brazilian public hospital followed by plotting on a spreadsheet for statistical procedures.

Results: During the study period, 720 patients were analyzed, with a mean age of 68.2 ± 14.57 years, and 70% were women. Arterial hypertension was the main comorbidity (81.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (33.0%). The mean time of stroke onset time (ictus), admission to CT scan, and admission to the start of reperfusion therapy, in minutes, was 672, 13, and 48, respectively. Mortality was 16,6%.

Conclusion: stroke is a neurological emergency, and it is essential to know the epidemiological profile of affected patients and the performance of specialized services in their management.