Demographic and risk factors profile of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Abstract Background Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is one of the most common causes stroke worldwide. This study aimed to analyze demographic and risk factor profiles ICAS in Kingdom Bahrain. The population included 477 patients who were hospitalized Neurology Department from March 1, 2018, September 2020 because acute ischemic underwent arterial brain imaging (CTA or MRA) examination during their hospitalization. Results Of patients, 123 (25.7%) had ICAS. A history stroke/transient attack was significantly higher with intracranial ( P = 0.012). Patients significant concurrent extracranial (ECAS) 0.00). In Bahraini dyslipidemia associated a percentage developing ICAS, but this statistically nonsignificant p 0.06). Conclusions An independent correlation found between recurrence. addition, existence ECAS noted.