Perfil de indivíduos com sequela de acidente vascular encefálico

Abstract

Introduction: The cerebrovascular accident (stroke) still characterized as a major public health problem and the leading cause of severe neurological disability. Objective: To analyze the profile of patients with sequel of stroke. Methodology: Descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, held in the home of patients with sequel of stroke (João Pessoa / PB). Results: There was a predominance of females; Senior citizens; married; low level of education; and low income. Regarding the identification of stroke, most had the first episode of ischemic type, with time of ocurrence between six months and one year, and the most prevalent comorbidities were arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and heart disease. Conclusion: In this feeling, there is an urgent need to expand knowledge through conducting more scientific studies for age, sex, risk, economic and social factors that may influence the incidence of stroke and other comorbidities.