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[Electrocardiographic changes in patients with hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes]

V B Usman

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed

    Insights

    Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in stroke patients vary with stroke type and location. Atherosclerosis and hypertension influence these ECG findings during acute stroke phases.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Neurology
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Context:

    • Atherosclerosis and hypertensive disease are common comorbidities in patients experiencing acute cerebral stroke.
    • Cerebral stroke encompasses both intracerebral hemorrhages and ischemic strokes, presenting distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the relationship between electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities and the characteristics of cerebral stroke in patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension.
    • To determine if stroke type, lesion extent, and location correlate with the severity and frequency of ECG disorders.

    Summary:

    • A repeated ECG study was performed on 200 patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension during the acute phase of cerebral stroke.
    • The study included 57 patients with intracerebral hemorrhages and 143 with ischemic strokes.
    • Findings indicated that the frequency and severity of ECG disorders were dependent on the nature, extent, and location of the cerebral lesion.

    Impact:

    • Provides insights into the cardiac manifestations of different stroke types.
    • Highlights the importance of ECG monitoring in stroke patients with underlying cardiovascular conditions.
    • May inform risk stratification and management strategies for stroke patients.

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