Objective : We designed this study to investigate difference between Stroke Reattack and Stroke First-attack Group to establish fundamental data and prevent a secondary stroke.
Methods : 826 subjects were recruited from the patients admitted to the department of internal medicine at Kyung Hee University oriental medical center, Kyung Hee University East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyungwon university Incheon oriental medical center, Kyungwon university Songpa oriental medical center and DongGuk university Ilsan oriental medical center from 1 April 2007 to 31 August 2009.
We compared general characteristics, classification of diagnosis, subtypes of cerebral infarction, risk factors, Sasang constitution, diagnostic classifications between Stroke Reattck and Stroke First-attack Group.
Results :
1. In general characteristics, age is significantly different between Stroke Reattck and Stroke First-attack Group.
2. Classification of diagnosis is significantly different between Stroke Reattck and Stroke First-attack Group.
3. In risk factors, hypertension, diabete mellitus, alcohol drinking, stress are significantly different between Stroke Reattck and Stroke First-attack Group.
4. Diagnostic classifications are significantly different between Stroke Reattck and Stroke First-attack Group.
Conclusion : To prevent recurrence of stroke, education on stroke risk factors associated with recurrence is needed. In addition those who can be diagnosed as Dampness-Phlegm are needed to be well-controlled.