<![CDATA[Stroke is one of the leading non-communicable diseases and remains a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide. It is classified into ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, both of which are influenced by various risk factors, including age, sex, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hypercholesterolemia. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of stroke patients hospitalized at Cut Meutia Regional General Hospital, North Aceh, during 2021–2022. This descriptive study employed a cross-sectional design. A total of 220 patients were selected using a purposive sampling technique based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were obtained from patients' medical records and analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency distribution. The results showed that the majority of patients had ischemic stroke (51.4%), were aged 61–75 years (41.8%), and were male (58.6%). All patients had a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, while 55% had elevated total cholesterol levels. The most common length of hospital stay among hemorrhagic stroke patients was less than 5 days, whereas ischemic stroke patients were predominantly hospitalized for 5–10 days. In conclusion, the characteristics of hospitalized stroke patients at Cut Meutia Regional General Hospital were predominantly ischemic stroke in elderly male patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hypercholesterolemia as the main risk factors. These findings may serve as a basis for improving early detection, prevention, and control of stroke risk factors in the community.]]>
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