Ischemic stroke in young adults in Bogota, Colombia: a cross-sectional study.

Maria Paula Aguilera-PenaAndres Felipe Cardenas-CruzIvan BaracaldoElkin Garcia-CifuentesMaria Isabel Ocampo-NaviaElza Juliana Coral

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2020)

This study demonstrates the need to make a deep evaluation of the past medical history, laboratory tests, and new risk factors in young adults. On the other hand, modifiable cardiovascular risk factors top the list, showing the need to implement health promotion strategies for young adults.

Keyphrases

young adults
cardiovascular risk factors
risk factors
health promotion
childhood cancer
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
atrial fibrillation
type diabetes