Risk factors associated with recurrent stroke: A retrospective hospital-based study

Objective:To determine the prevalence of the recurrent stroke and its risk factors in the city of Ahvaz,Iran.Methods:The present study investigated the medical records of 389 ischemic stroke patients admitted to the Department of Neurology,Ahvaz Hospitals from March 2015 to January 2016.Patients'information was collected.Patients who suffered recurrent stroke but survived were followed up for at least 12 months after the first attack,and their medical records were collected.Results:The incidence rate of recurrent stroke was 14.91%(n=58).There was a significant relationship between the incidence rate of recurrent ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation(OR=2.012,P<0.05)and ischemic heart disease(OR=1.695,P<0.05).However,there was no significant relationship between recurrent stroke and age,sex,dyslipidemia,diabetes,hypertension,and cigarette smoking(P>0.05).Conclusions:Patients with a history of atrial fibrillation and ischemic heart disease were at a higher risk of recurrent ischemic stroke.The incidence can be reduced by better treatment of atrial fibrillation and active follow-up.