Do vascular risk factors affect hand recovery in patients with ischemic stroke ?.

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1 Neurology department,faculty of medicine,Fayoum university, Fayoum ,Egypt

2 Neurology department ,Faculty of medicine ,Fayoum University , Fayoum, Egypt

3 Neurology department ,Faculty of medicine ,Fayoum university , Fayoum ,Egypt

4 Neurology department , Faculty of medicine , Fayoum university, Fayoum, Egypt

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Abstract:
Introduction: Hand dysfunction is a common long lasting disability after ischemic stroke , impairing the quality of patient's life.
Aim of the study: to determine how various vascular risk factors impact hand motor recovery in
acute to subacute ischemic stroke patients.
Subjects and Methods: One hundred individuals suffering from acute to subacute ischemic stroke were enrolled. Patients were separated into 2 categories: group 1 containing individuals without risk factors, and group 2 including patients with risk factors. Hand grip dynamometer was used to evaluate hand function. A check-up was conducted three months afterward.
Results: Patients without vascular risk factors showed a significantly better improvement in hand grip power recovery compared to those with risk factors, with a p value less than 0.05.
Conclusions: Patients with vascular risk factors have poorer functional outcome more than those without risk factors impairing their quality of life.
Keywords: Ischemic stroke, Hand recovery ,Vascular risk factors.

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Fayoum University Medical Journal
Volume 15, Issue 1
Medical Sub specialty
April 2025
Pages 26-33

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