The Influence of Selected Meteorological Factors on the Prevalence and Course of Stroke.

: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of weather factors on stroke parameters. : This retrospective study analyzed the records of stroke patients concerning the influence of meteorological conditions and moon phases on stroke parameters. : The study group consisted of 402 patients aged between 20 and 102; women constituted 49.

Risk factor profile in patients with stroke at a young age.

Background The distribution of risk factors for stroke is related to gender and age. The main objective of study was to determine the type and frequency of stroke risk factors in patients with first-in-life stroke before the age of 50. Methods Our study included patients under the age of 50 with first-in-life stroke.