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Morning hypertension is a risk factor of macrovascular events following cerebral infarction: A retrospective study

Qinhua Wu1, Jianfeng Qu, Yong Yin

  • 1Department of Neurology, Fengxian Branch, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated 6th People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.

Medicine
|August 26, 2018
PubMed

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Morning hypertension, dyslipidemia, and inflammatory infections increase macrovascular event risk after cerebral infarction. Improving blood pressure control and medication adherence can mitigate these risks.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cerebral infarction survivors face risks of macrovascular events.
  • Identifying modifiable risk factors is crucial for secondary prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate risk factors for macrovascular events post-cerebral infarction.
  • To identify independent risk and protective factors for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 702 cerebral infarction patients.
  • Comparison between patients with (n=122) and without (n=580) macrovascular events.
  • Multivariable analysis to determine independent risk and protective factors.

Main Results:

  • Morning hypertension, dyslipidemia, and inflammatory infections were independent risk factors (ORs 1.75, 1.71, 2.26 respectively).
  • Antithrombotic and statin compliance were protective factors (ORs 0.49, 0.64 respectively).
  • Morning heart rate was also a protective factor (OR 0.977).

Conclusions:

  • Morning hypertension, dyslipidemia, and inflammatory infections elevate macrovascular event risk post-cerebral infarction.
  • Enhanced morning blood pressure management and medication adherence (antithrombotics, statins) are vital for secondary prevention.

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