European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction: Stroke is characterized by neurological deficits of vascular origin. Its incidence has increased in low-to-middle income countries but decreased in high-income countries, while the severity has remained stable. Risk factors for stroke can be non-modifiable (e.g., gender, race, family history) or modifiable (e.g., lifestyle, medical interventions). Non-modifiable factors cannot be changed, while modifiable factors can be modified through lifestyle changes and medical treatment. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, involving 154 cases of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs). Informed consent was obtained from the patients or their close relatives prior to participation in the study. Results: The highest number of cases in our study was observed in the age group of 61-70. prevalence of various risk factors in the study population. Diabetes was found to be present in 44.15% of the participants, hypertension in 20.77%, tobacco chewing in 34.41%, smoking in 41.55%, and alcohol consumption in 40.91%. 54 cases (35.06%) were in the lower socioeconomic class, 38 cases (24.67%) were in the upper-lower socioeconomic class, and 62 cases (40.27%) were in the upper, upper middle, and lower middle socioeconomic classes. that total cholesterol in the cases was 186.91±36.15. Similarly, there were significant elevations in Triglyceride (TG) levels and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in study group. Conclusion: By managing diabetes and hypertension, quitting tobacco and smoking, and reducing alcohol intake, we can reduce stroke prevalence and improve health outcomes. Collaboration with healthcare professionals is essential for personalized risk factor modification.