Homocysteinemia in Ischemic Stroke among Young Adults

Background and Objectives: Cerebrovascular disease is the most common life threatening neurological disease and is a concern in young patients especially in developing countries. This study aims to identify homocysteinemia in patients presented with ischemic stroke between the ages of 15-45 years. Methodology: 38 patients were included in the study. Routine investigations, homocysteine levels, and CT/MRI Brain were done for all the patients. Result: Among 38 patients studied homocysteinemia was seen in 4 patients. Interpretation& Conclusion: Homocysteinemia is one of the modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke in young patients.