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[Cerebrovascular disease and associated risk factors]

F L Lado Lado1, J Sánchez-Leira, R Alende Sixto

  • 1Complexo Hospitalario Universitario, Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|November 1, 1996
PubMed

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Hypertension and diabetes are the most common risk factors for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. Few patients lacked risk factors, and stroke patients were older on average.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
  • Understanding the prevalence of vascular risk factors in stroke patients is crucial for prevention and treatment.
  • This study analyzes clinical data from 193 stroke admissions over two years.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical history of stroke patients.
  • To identify and compare the prevalence of vascular risk factors in ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke.
  • To determine the most frequent associations of risk factors in stroke patients.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed 193 stroke patients, categorizing them into ischemic and hemorrhagic groups.
  • Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were identified as the most frequent co-occurring risk factors in both stroke types.
  • A low percentage of patients lacked analyzed risk factors, with an average age significantly higher than the general population.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant burden of hypertension and diabetes as stroke risk factors.
  • Informs public health strategies for stroke prevention and management.
  • Emphasizes the need for early detection and control of vascular risk factors, particularly in older populations.

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