Keywords
; Socioeconomic Factors
Risk Factors
Health Profile
Abstract
Introduction: Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults worldwide, resulting from the interruption of cerebral blood flow, affecting cognitive and motor functions. Objective: To describe the clinical and sociodemographic profile of adults admitted with stroke to a hospital in Goiânia-GO. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective, quantitative study. Patients aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of stroke, admitted between September 2023 and March 2024, were included. Results: 364 patients met the inclusion criteria. The majority were male (57.6%), with a mean age of 67 years, married (35.1%), with incomplete elementary education (48.5%), and informal work (39%). The prevalence of ischemic stroke (iSVA) was 83.6%, with arterial hypertension as the main comorbidity (75.6%). The prevalent symptom was paresis (56.4%). 24.7% of the sample died, 40% due to ischemic stroke. There is an epidemiological transition and an increase in chronic noncommunicable diseases. Age is an important risk factor and requires prevention strategies, especially in low-income and low-education populations. Although ischemic stroke is more prevalent, ischemic stroke has a significant impact. Conclusion: The clinical and sociodemographic profile of stroke patients shows an association between these factors and the severity of the condition. Further research is recommended to deepen the understanding of stroke and its implications.