Publications by authors named "Avinash Sookdeo"
Article Synopsis
- - Stroke in adolescents and young adults is rare and presents unique challenges in identifying causes, as they often lack typical risk factors like high blood pressure, making diagnosis difficult.
- - This literature review highlights significant gaps in understanding stroke in younger individuals, focusing on causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies while also addressing stroke mimics that can confuse clinicians.
- - Although acute treatment methods for strokes in young patients are similar to those for older adults, there is an urgent need for more research on long-term care and the impacts of rising stroke rates in this age group.
Objective: There has been little inquiry addressing whether or not concerns about adverse effects of energy drink usage are relevant in the Caribbean. This survey investigated energy drink usage and adverse consequences among tertiary level students in Trinidad and Tobago.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1994 students from eight institutions was conducted using a de novo questionnaire based on findings from a focus group of students.