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ASSESS THE FRAILTY SYNDROME USING THE SEGA SCALE IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE AT BAC GIANG GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Objective: Assess the prevalence of frailty syndrome (FS) and related factors in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke. Subject and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 197 patients aged ≥60 diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke, admitted within 72 hours from symptom onset, and treated at Bac Giang General Hospital. The status of FS was assessed using the SEGA scale. Results: The participants had a mean age of 77.9±9.0, with females accounting for 53.6% and predominantly from rural areas (74.6%). According to the SEGA scale, the prevalence of FS in patients was 86.3% (28.9% with mild FS and 57.4% with severe FS). No statistically significant correlation was found between FS and the treatment method. Female sex, older age, lower BMI, more comorbidities, higher stroke severity (higher NIHSS scores), and longer hospital stays were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of severe FS. Conclusion: The prevalence of FS in elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke at Bac Giang General Hospital is relatively high. FS is associated with age, gender, BMI, comorbidities, stroke severity, and longer hospital stays. Early screening and timely implementation of treatment/care for patients with FS are necessary.
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acute ischemic stroke, frailty syndrome, SEGA.
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