CLINICAL-EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH STROKE ADMITTED TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A BRAZILIAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL

Introduction: Obtaining accurate data on stroke epidemiology remains a challenge, primarily due to the lack of information highlighting the significant impact of this health issue on the global population and its economic implications, particularly in Brazil. Objective: to evaluate the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients admitted to the stroke unit in a brazilian public hospital. Methods: cross-sectional observational study with analysis of medical records of patients admitted to the stroke unit of a brazilian public hospital followed by plotting on a spreadsheet for statistical procedures. Results: During the study period, 720 patients were analyzed, with a mean age of 68.2 ± 14.57 years, and 70% were women. Arterial hypertension was the main comorbidity (81.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (33.0%). The mean time in minutes from stroke onset to CT scan, admission to CT scan, and admission to the start of reperfusion therapy was 672, 13, and 48, respectively. 16.6% died. Conclusion: stroke is a neurological emergency, and it is essential to know the epidemiological profile of affected patients and the performance of specialized services in their management.