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Body Mass Index and Stroke: Overweight and Obesity Less Often Associated with Stroke Recurrence
Background: Although obesity is associated with excess mortality and morbidity, mortality is lower in obese than in normal weight stroke patients (the obesity paradox). Studies now indicate that obesity is not associated with increased risk of recurrent stroke in the years after first stroke. We studied the association between body mass index (BMI) and stroke patient's risk of having a history of previous stroke (recurrent stroke).Methods: A registry designed to collect data on all hospitalized stroke patients in Denmark 2000-2010 includes 61,872 acute stroke patients with information on BMI in 38,506. Data include age, se...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Klaus Kaae Andersen, Tom Skyhøj Olsen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Stroke in an Adult Population in a Rural Community in the Niger Delta, South-South Nigeria
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of stroke in a rural population in the Niger Delta region in south–south Nigeria and to describe known risk factors for stroke among them. A door-to-door stroke prevalence study was conducted in 2008 among randomly selected adults of 18 years or older in rural Kegbara-Dere community in Rivers State, south–south Nigeria. We administered a modified screening tool by the World Health Organization, a stroke-specific questionnaire, and conducted a physical/neurological examination (on persons screening positive) in 3 stages of assessments. The crude prevalence of stroke was 8.51...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 30, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Arthur C. Onwuchekwa, Charles Tobin-West, Seye Babatunde Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Awareness of Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke in a Nigeria University
This study assessed awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs among students and staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.Methods: This was a cross sectional survey involving 994 (500 students and 494 staff) respondents. Information on the awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.Results: Weakness (66.2%) was the most commonly identified warning sign of stroke with more staff (69.8%) identifying correctly than students (62.6%). Hypertension (83.4%) was the most commonly identif...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe O. Obembe, Matthew O. Olaogun, Adesola A. Bamikole, Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Marufat O. Odetunde Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Predictors of Noticing Stroke Educational Campaign
Conclusions: Tobacco smokers in particular should be targeted by stroke awareness campaigns, for example, through health warning labels on cigarette packs. People with some stroke risk factors, such as heart disease and obesity, are responsive to information about stroke. Therefore, educational campaigns should target the groups with increased risk of stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Petra Sobotková, David Goldemund, Michal Reif, Robert Mikulík Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Associations of Serum C-Peptide Level with Body Fat Distribution and Ever Stroke in Nondiabetic Subjects
Conclusion: The serum C-peptide level is strongly associated with the ever stroke in nondiabetic subjects and significantly associated with total and regional body fat distribution.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 17, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ying Li, Lu Meng, Yue Li, Yasuto Sato Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Investigation of Vaspin Level in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
This study was intended to investigate the relation between vaspin and stroke and stroke and other risk factors.Methods: A total of 50 patients with stroke, as 28 men (56%) and 22 women (44%), and a total of 50 healthy individuals, as 25 men (50%) and 25 women (50%), were enrolled in the study. Blood samples were taken in the acute period (first 48 hours) in the patient group, and serum vaspin levels were measured. Vaspin level was also measured in the control group. The association of vaspin with the lipid parameters, gender, and the severity of internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis in the patient group was evaluated. S...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 16, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Hasan S. Cura, Hasan H. Özdemir, Caner F. Demir, Serpil Bulut, Nevin İlhan, Mehmet Fatih Inci Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Favorable Functional Recovery in Overweight Ischemic Stroke Survivors: Findings from the China National Stroke Registry
Background: Obesity paradox has been reported because of the inverse relationship between the body mass index (BMI) and mortality in stroke patients. The relationship between BMI and functional recovery in stroke survivors is less well established. We explored the impact of BMI on functional recovery and mortality in stroke patients in the China National Stroke Registry (CNSR).Methods: Patients were consecutively recruited based on a standard protocol and prospectively followed up for outcomes at 3 months after disease onset. Patients were divided into 5 groups according to their BMI: underweight (
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Lu Zhao, Wanliang Du, Xingquan Zhao, Liping Liu, Chunxue Wang, Yilong Wang, Anxin Wang, Gaifen Liu, Yongjun Wang, Yuming Xu Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Stroke Education Program of Act FAST for Junior High School Students and Their Parents
Conclusions: Our stroke education program improved stroke knowledge, especially the FAST message, for junior high school students and their parents.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 4, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Tatsuo Amano, Chiaki Yokota, Yuki Sakamoto, Yuya Shigehatake, Yasuteru Inoue, Akiko Ishigami, Takaaki Hagihara, Yasuhiro Tomii, Fumio Miyashita, Kazunori Toyoda, Kazuo Minematsu Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Obesity Paradox and Survivors of Ischemic Stroke
Although obesity is a risk factor for stroke and achieving normal weight is advocated to decrease stroke risk, the risk associated with obesity and weight loss after stroke has not been well established. The aim of this study was to assess the association of obesity at the time of stroke admission and weight loss after stroke with total mortality.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 9, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Peter Wohlfahrt, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, Alena Krajcoviechova, Marie Jozifova, Otto Mayer, Jiri Vanek, Jan Filipovsky, Ernesto M. Llano, Renata Cifkova Source Type: research
Predictors of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke in Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Population-based Study
Each year, approximately 0.8 million people are estimated to experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the 2019 report of the American Heart Association.1 In Malaysia, stroke is the third leading cause of death after ischemic heart disease (IHD) and pneumonia.2 Both obesity and diabetes are considered as the established independent risk factors for ischemic stroke.3 Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was also found to be associated with an increase in all-cause as well as cardiovascular mortality following the stroke,4,5 and in a meta-analysis of 18 studies, patients with diabetes had a higher stroke recurrence as co...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Orwa Albitar, Sabariah Noor Harun, Nur Ezzati Abidin, Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Hadzliana Zainal, Irene Looi, Khairul Azmi Ibrahim, Norsima Nazifah Sidek, Keat Wei Loo, Keng Yee Lee, Zariah Abdul Aziz, Siti Maisharah Sheikh Ghadzi Source Type: research
Balance of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism and Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage with Low-dose Anticoagulation in Recent Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusions: Prophylactic/low-dose heparin increased sICH by more than they reduced sPE in patients with recent ischemic stroke. Therefore, their routine acute use cannot be recommended, but they may still be relevant in patients at very high risk of PE (eg, morbid obesity, previous venous thromboembolism, and inherited thrombophilia) or if started later, although trials have not assessed these issues.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 19, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Chamila M. Geeganage, Nikola Sprigg, Matthew W. Bath, Philip M.W. Bath Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Trends in the Incidence of Stroke and Cardiovascular Risk Factors on the Isolated Island of Okinawa: The Miyakojima Study
Conclusions: In Miyakojima, the incidence of first-time stroke and all of its subtypes did not change significantly between two periods, even though blood pressure decreased significantly in the second period. Metabolic deterioration may be associated with the upward trend in incidence of brain infarction.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 5, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Chikako Sugama, Katsunori Isa, Koichiro Okumura, Kunitoshi Iseki, Kozen Kinjo, Yusuke Ohya Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Role of Classic Risk Factors and Prothrombotic Factor Gene Mutations in Ischemic Stroke Risk Development in Young and Middle-Aged Individuals
Background: In young individuals, a genetically predisposing hypercoagulability and classic modifying risk factors can act synergistically on the ischemic stroke risk development. The aim of the study was to compare the prevalence of classic vascular risk factors and polymorphisms of the G20210A coagulation factor II (prothrombin), Arg506Glu coagulation factor V Leiden, C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), and 4G/5G plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and the impact of these gene mutations and classic vascular risk factors on the overall stroke risk in individuals aged 55 years or younger.Methods: The s...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 4, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Visnja Supanc, Zdenko Sonicki, Ines Vukasovic, Vesna V. Solter, Iris Zavoreo, Vanja B. Kes Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Self-Reported Body Weight Changes, Perceptions, and Weight Loss Techniques among Stroke Survivors
Background: Little is known about the body weight goals and trends of stroke survivors, despite evidence that overweight and obesity can negatively influence poststroke rehabilitation outcomes. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify self-reported body weight trends over time in stroke survivors and nonstroke controls (>50 years old) and describe the methods used to attempt to achieve body weight goals. Methods: Self-reported body weight 1) at age 25 years, 2) 10 years prior to the current assessment, 3) 1 year prior to the current assessment, 4) current weight, and 5) age of heaviest body weight were collected fro...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Jessica L. Kelleher, Paul Weiss, Amy D. Rodriguez, Joe R. Nocera, Monica C. Serra Source Type: research
Modifiable Factors Associated with Non-Adherence to Secondary Ischaemic Stroke Prevention Strategies
Eighty percent of stroke is due to five modifiable factors: hypertension, smoking, abdominal obesity, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise.1 Risk factors for first-time and recurrent ischaemic stroke are similar.2 The absolute risk of a recurrent ischaemic stroke following an initial ischaemic stroke is 29.7% by five years.3 Recurrent strokes are associated with greater disability and mortality than first-time strokes.4 Secondary prevention strategies are key in reducing recurrent ischaemic events.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: G Shankari, Szu Chyi Ng, Si Ying Goh, Fung Peng Woon, Kinjal Doshi, Pei Shieen Wong, Qianqian Fan, Il Fan Tan, Kaavya Narasimhalu, Deidre Anne De Silva Source Type: research
