Characteristics of Encephalic Vascular Accident patients treated at a state reference center

Abstract

Encephalic Vascular Accident is a clinical sign of brain dysfunction and it might result in permanent and irreversible lesions. Objective: Define the characteristics such as age, sex and date of the first treatment at a Santa Catarina State's Rehabilitation Center. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study. The Ethnics in Human Research (CEPSH), the Pro Rector for Research and Extension Federal University of Santa Catarina, number 1024 reviewed this study. Results: CVA affected 25,11% of women between 71-80 years old and 34,09% of the men aged between 61-70 years old. The most common consequence due to CVA was hemiplegia and the study observed that many patients only looked for proper treatment after several years post CVA. Conclusions: The physical therapy is important, so patients can relearn daily tasks and furthermore reintegrate their social life.