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[Risk factors and stroke among patients of different ages]

O Acha1, J L Hernández, S Penado

  • 1Servicio de Medicina Interna. Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Universidad de Cantabria. Santander. Spain.

Revista Clinica Espanola
|April 12, 2003
PubMed

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Cardiovascular risk factors like arterial hypertension and atrial fibrillation are common in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular accident. Managing these conditions is crucial for preventing strokes, especially in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular diseases, including stroke and transient ischemic attack, pose significant health challenges.
  • Understanding the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is essential for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular accident across different age groups.
  • To identify age-specific risk factor profiles for stroke and transient ischemic attack.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive, retrospective study.
  • Analysis of data from 1,077 patients diagnosed with stroke or transient ischemic attack.

Main Results:

  • Arterial hypertension and atrial fibrillation were highly prevalent in patients over 65.
  • In younger patients (<65 years), smoking predominated in men, while arterial hypertension and hyperlipidemia were common in women.
  • Atrial fibrillation showed a particularly high frequency in patients over 80 years.

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of arterial hypertension and atrial fibrillation underscores their importance in cerebrovascular disease.
  • Prioritizing the management of these cardiovascular risk factors is critical for stroke prevention, particularly in elderly populations.
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