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Rhinosinusitis and Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Anna-Maria Papadopoulou¹, Athanasia Marinou¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, "G.Gennimatas" General Hospital of Athens, Athens, GRC.

|July 27, 2023

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Rhinosinusitis, a common inflammatory condition, is linked to a higher risk of stroke. This association between sinus inflammation and stroke incidence is statistically significant and independent of other risk factors.

Keywords:

acute rhinosinusitis atherosclerosis chronic rhinosinusitis computed tomography ischemic stroke magnetic resonance risk factor sinusitis complication

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Area of Science:

Medical Research
Inflammatory Diseases
Neurology

Background:

Rhinosinusitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition.
Intracranial vessel involvement in rhinosinusitis suggests a potential link to stroke.
Existing research indicates a possible association between sinus inflammation and cerebrovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and evaluate the association between rhinosinusitis and cardiovascular diseases, with a specific focus on stroke.
To synthesize evidence from existing literature regarding the link between sinus inflammation and stroke risk.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, covering studies from February 2000 to February 2022.
Search terms included 'rhinosinusitis', 'chronic rhinosinusitis', 'stroke', and 'ischemic stroke'.
The systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, including 14 eligible studies with over 1 million patients.

Main Results:

All included studies reported a statistically significant correlation between sinus inflammation (clinical or radiological) and an increased risk of stroke.
The observed association between rhinosinusitis and stroke risk was independent of traditional stroke risk factors.
The review encompassed data from 1,006,338 patients across 14 studies.

Conclusions:

Rhinosinusitis is significantly associated with an increased incidence of stroke.
Sinus inflammation represents an independent risk factor for stroke.
Further research may explore the mechanisms underlying this association.