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[The prevalence and risk factors for coronary stenosis in patients with cerebral infarction]

Jiang-hong Zheng1, Dong-qing Hu, Guang-yu An

  • 1Department and Interventional Therapy, Zhangye People's Hospital in Gansu Province, Zhangye 734000, China.

Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
|December 17, 2008
PubMed

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Coronary stenosis affects nearly half of patients with cerebral infarction. Early heart screening is crucial for those over 65, with hypertension, or hyperlipidemia to detect this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Cerebral infarction (stroke) is a significant health concern.
  • Coronary artery disease is a common comorbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of coronary stenosis in patients diagnosed with cerebral infarction.
  • To identify risk factors associated with coronary stenosis in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • 112 patients with cerebral infarction underwent CT coronary angiography.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess correlations between clinical data and coronary stenosis.

Main Results:

  • The morbidity rate of coronary stenosis was 46.4% in the overall cohort and 51.6% in a subgroup of 95 cerebral infarction patients.
  • Independent predictors for coronary stenosis included advanced age (>65 years), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and significant cerebral artery narrowing.

Conclusions:

  • Routine cardiac CT screening is recommended for cerebral infarction patients post-cerebral angiography.
  • Early detection of coronary stenosis is particularly important for elderly patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cerebral artery disease.
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