Epidemiological Study of Fabry Disease in Taiwan Young Stroke Patients

Epidemiological Study of Fabry Disease in Taiwan Young Stroke Patients

Epidemiological Study of Fabry Disease in Taiwan Young Stroke Patients

This is a cross-sectional, population-based study. No randomization procedure will be executed in this study. Approximately 1000 subjects over a 36-month period. The aim of this screening study is to identify the Fabry disease as the cause in patients with young stroke.

To measure the level of α-Gal A activity, male subjects will initially provide a DBS sample and female subjects will start with a test by whole blood sample.

The prevalence of Fabry disease among patients with young stroke will be estimated by a confirmative diagnosis in gene testing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 20 or over
• Patients aged under 56 years old, not included 56
• Patients with acute stroke
• Patients and/or their legal representatives are willing to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease