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[Apoplexy--the acute phase]

G Boysen1, A Kure, E Enevoldsen

  • 1Neuromedicinsk afdeling, Hvidovre Hospital, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 24, 1993
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Stroke incidence remains stable, with cerebral infarcts being the most common cause. While risk factors like hypertension and smoking are known, effective acute treatments are still under investigation, though prevention strategies show promise.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Stroke represents a significant public health challenge with a consistent incidence in Denmark over the past two decades.
  • The review focuses on the acute phase of stroke, encompassing its epidemiology, causes, and management.
  • Understanding stroke's acute phase is crucial for developing effective interventions and prevention strategies.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the acute phase of stroke, including incidence, prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • To review current and ongoing clinical trials for acute ischemic stroke treatments.
  • To discuss the established benefits of stroke prevention strategies.

Summary:

  • Stroke incidence in Denmark is approximately 2 per 1000 person-years, with cerebral infarcts accounting for 85% of cases.

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  • Key risk factors include smoking, arterial hypertension, prior cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, and diabetes mellitus.
  • While no definitive acute treatment exists, research is exploring thrombolytic therapy, calcium antagonists, aspirin, and heparin for ischemic stroke.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for continued research into effective acute stroke treatments.
    • Emphasizes the importance of established stroke prevention measures.
    • Provides a foundational resource for clinicians and researchers involved in stroke care and prevention.