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Shuai Zhang1, Wei Zhang2, Guangqian Zhou1
1Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
Journal of the National Medical Association
|March 18, 2019
Summary
Preventing stroke requires understanding its risk factors. This review details known and emerging risks like hypertension and air pollution, aiding public awareness and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Stroke is a leading cause of disability and mortality.
- Public awareness of stroke risk factors is crucial for prevention.
- Existing knowledge of stroke risk factors is limited, with new factors emerging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase public awareness of stroke risk factors.
- To review established and novel risk factors for stroke prevention.
- To inform pre-hospital management and future clinical studies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of known and emerging stroke risk factors.
- Analysis of age-dependent changes in hypertension management.
- Inclusion of environmental and genetic factors in risk assessment.
Main Results:
- Identified common risk factors: hypertension, atrial fibrillation, smoking, etc.
- Highlighted emerging risks: chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea, air pollution, etc.
- Emphasized the importance of both internal (e.g., heredity) and external (e.g., environment) factors.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive understanding of diverse risk factors is vital for stroke prevention.
- Tailored antihypertensive strategies based on age are recommended.
- Further research and public awareness campaigns are needed to mitigate stroke incidence.
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