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Thrombophilia and stroke.

David Green1

  • 1Atherosclerosis Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
|December 19, 2003
PubMed
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Thrombophilia, an increased tendency to form blood clots, is linked to stroke, especially in younger individuals with inherited mutations like Factor V Leiden. Oral contraceptives and hyperhomocystinemia significantly elevate stroke risk in affected patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Hematology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Thrombophilia signifies an elevated risk of intravascular thrombosis, affecting both arterial and venous systems.
  • Inherited thrombophilias, including Factor V Leiden and prothrombin 20210 mutation, are associated with stroke, particularly in younger demographics.
  • Acquired thrombophilias, such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, are linked to cerebrovascular events like transient ischemic attacks and stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the association between various thrombophilias and stroke.
  • To identify risk factors that exacerbate stroke risk in individuals with thrombophilia.
  • To guide the diagnostic consideration of thrombophilia in specific stroke patient populations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on inherited and acquired thrombophilias and their link to stroke.

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  • Analysis of epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of thrombophilia mutations and stroke.
  • Clinical correlation of thrombophilia markers with stroke subtypes and patient demographics.

    • Main Results:

    • Factor V Leiden and prothrombin 20210 mutations show a statistically significant association with stroke in individuals under 40.
    • Oral contraceptive use substantially increases stroke risk in carriers of these mutations.
    • Hyperhomocystinemia, linked to vitamin B12/folic acid deficiency, is a significant risk factor for stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
    • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is strongly associated with cerebrovascular conditions including stroke and dementia.

    Conclusions:

    • Thrombophilia evaluation is crucial for young stroke patients, those with a family history of thrombosis, venous dural sinus thrombosis, or recurrent strokes.
    • Identifying thrombophilia aids in risk stratification and potentially in tailoring preventive strategies for stroke.
    • Understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition, acquired conditions, and environmental factors is key in managing thrombophilia-associated stroke risk.