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Ethanol intoxication: a risk factor for ischemic brain infarction.

M Hillbom, M Kaste

    Stroke
    |September 1, 1983
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    Ethanol intoxication, including occasional and heavy drinking, significantly increases the risk of ischemic brain infarction. This risk is notably higher in middle-aged women and young men.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Toxicology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Acute ischemic brain infarction is a significant health concern.
    • The role of ethanol consumption in the etiology of ischemic stroke requires further investigation.
    • Previous studies suggest a potential link between alcohol use and cerebrovascular events.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between ethanol intoxication and acute ischemic brain infarction.
    • To quantify the risk of ischemic brain infarction associated with occasional and heavy alcohol consumption.
    • To identify demographic groups with the highest ethanol-induced risk for stroke.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 100 consecutive patients diagnosed with acute ischemic brain infarction was studied.

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  • Patient data included age, sex, and history of ethanol intoxication and heavy drinking.
  • Prevalence of ethanol intoxication and heavy drinking in patients was compared to the general Finnish population.

    • Main Results:

    • Ethanol intoxication preceded ischemic brain infarction in 40% of patients.
    • Ethanol intoxication was 4-7 times more common in male patients and 6-15 times more common in female patients compared to the general population.
    • Heavy drinking was observed in 19% of patients, being 2-5 times more prevalent than in the general population.
    • The risk of ethanol-induced ischemic brain infarction was highest in middle-aged women and young men.

    Conclusions:

    • Both occasional ethanol intoxication and regular heavy drinking are associated with an increased risk of acute ischemic brain infarction.
    • Specific demographic groups, particularly middle-aged women and young men, face a heightened risk.
    • Findings underscore the importance of alcohol consumption in stroke prevention strategies.