Stroke in young with hyperhomocysteinemia: A case report

Abstract

Stroke in young is now a major health concern in developing countries along with coronary artery disease (CAD), according to various Indian studies, its prevalence is 25-34%. Among the undetermined etiological factors thrombophilic disorders constitute 60% cases of stroke. A 19 year old young male presented with symptoms of left middle cerebral artery (MCA) thrombosis, on evaluation homocysteinemia is noticed. In this case homocysteinemia seems to be the only risk factor responsible for stroke.

Keywords

• hemiplegia
• hypercoagulable state
• infarction