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A Thrombotic Stroke Model Based On Transient Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
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[Risk factors for stroke]

Milan Mandić1, Natasa Rancić

  • 1Klinicki centar Nis, Nis, Klinika za fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju. timmandic@bankerinter.net

Medicinski Pregled
|February 29, 2012
PubMed

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Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, particularly in Serbia. Identifying and managing modifiable risk factors like hypertension and smoking is crucial for stroke prevention and improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Context:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of mortality globally and the primary cause of death for women over 55 in Serbia.
  • Ischemic stroke shares risk factors with ischemic heart disease, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, inactivity, obesity, and diabetes.
  • Stroke patients frequently present with or develop associated medical conditions, complicating management and prognosis.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiology and risk factors of stroke.
  • To highlight the impact of stroke on mortality, disability, and quality of life.
  • To emphasize the importance of stroke prevention strategies.

Summary:

  • Stroke is a significant global health burden, with modifiable risk factors playing a key role.
  • Risk factors are categorized into unmodifiable (age, gender, family history, race) and modifiable (hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, inactivity).
  • Potential risk factors include alcohol consumption and hormonal influences.

Impact:

  • Stroke survivors face long-term disability, increased fall risk, and higher risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.
  • Effective primary and secondary stroke prevention remains a critical medical and social challenge.
  • Further research is needed to explore potential risk factors and optimize prevention measures.
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