• Jahnavi Putrevu. SVP

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the clinical characteristics, fall risk, comorbidities, therapeutic approaches, and healthcare infrastructure related to ischemic stroke patients admitted to KGH in Visakhapatnam. Materials and Methods: This observational study included 290 ischemic stroke patients (211 males, 79 females) with a mean age of 58 years. Patients were enrolled from the general medicine department, and data were collected prospectively using standardized proformas and semi-structured interviews. Clinical data, comorbidities, stroke severity, therapeutic interventions, and healthcare infrastructure were assessed over a 6-month period. Results: The most common symptoms were weakness (49%), speech disturbances (46%), and loss of consciousness (34%). Hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity (58%), followed by diabetes mellitus (24%). The majority of patients had right-sided brain infarcts (51%), with hemiplegia (58%) being the most frequent disability. Antihypertensive medications were prescribed to 79% of patients. Significant gaps were found in healthcare infrastructure. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of addressing gaps in healthcare infrastructure, improving comorbidity management, and enhancing medication adherence to reduce stroke-related morbidity and mortality. Stroke care could be significantly improved by implementing better stroke protocols, providing necessary diagnostic tools, and addressing financial barriers to care.

Ischemic stroke, Comorbidities, Stroke Severity, Drug Utilization, Healthcare Infrastructure, Therapeutic Approaches, Hypertension

"PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON ISCHEMIC STROKE IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.g145-g158, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501613.pdf

"PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON ISCHEMIC STROKE IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppg145-g158, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501613.pdf