Ischemic Stroke in young patients

Ischemic Stroke in Young Patients is a growing clinical concern, marked by the sudden loss of blood supply to the brain in individuals typically under 50 years of age. Unlike older adults, young stroke patients often present with atypical risk factors such as genetic predispositions, autoimmune...

• A 36-year-old male presented to the ER with left-sided weakness, slurred speech, and facial deviation, registering an NIHSS score of 6 or 7. He received IV tPA (alteplase) at the recommended dose, achieving a door-to-needle time of 45 minutes. Post-tPA, a CT head was performed after 12 hours to rule out hemorrhage.