CHARACTERISTICS OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS DUE TO SMALL VESSEL OCCLUSION

Background: Ischemic stroke account for about 87% of all cases. This study will focus on ischemic due to small vessel occlusion as one the subtypes based TOAST (trial ORG 10172 in acute treatment). Objective: To determine characteristics patients caused by and are expected be used a basis further research. Methods: A descriptive observational retrospective regarding at Sanglah Hospital. Secondary data were obtained from patient medical records. Results: The total number cases was 338. majority sample men (64.5%) between 40-60 years old (53.6%). Most samples who had experienced an first time (75.1%) with NIHSS (National Institute Health Stroke Scale) scores showing mild (48.2%) moderate (51.5%) symptoms. Around half them history hypertension (60.1%), dyslipidemia (59.5%), diabetes mellitus (44.1%). most common location infarction anterior circulation (77.5%) almost same ratio right left hemisphere locations. Conclusion: vessels Hospital Denpasar 3 35.2% Half classic vascular risk factors. Further research is needed another effective treatment strategy other than just secondary prevention such life style moderation prevent recurrency.