Thrombotic CV Stroke in a Young Male with Hyperhomocysteinemia and Protein S Deficiency: A Case Report
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INTRODUCTION: Globally, stroke is the second commonest cause of mortality [1] and the fourth leading cause of disease burden.[2] Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in elderly, however stroke in young adults is also observed. WHO defines stroke as an event caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients, causing damage to the brain tissue.[3] Common causes of stroke in young person are valvular heart disease , arterial dissection, AV malformation, hypercoagulable state, sickle cell disease, pregnancy and venous thrombosis.[4]
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