Undiagnosed major risk factors found in two thirds of ischaemic stroke patients, new study reveals

Medical Xpress / European Academy of Neurology / EAN Congress 2022 ^ | June 27, 202/ | Dr. André Rêgo et al

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People who suffer from ischaemic strokes with no previously diagnosed risk factors have been found to have underlying conditions in the majority of cases, a new study presented today has shown.

Overall, the study identified 67.7% of stroke patients with previously undiagnosed major risk factors (UMRF) were found to have one major risk factor.

The most common detected vascular risk factor was dyslipidaemia, an imbalance of blood fats such as high cholesterol or raised levels of triglycerides (61.4% of patients). The second most common risk factor was high blood pressure (23.7% of patients), and one in 10 (10.2% of patients) patients had atrial fibrillation, a condition which causes a fast and often irregular heartbeat.

Using multivariate analyses, the research found a positive association between UMRF patients and lower age, non-Caucasian ethnicity, contraceptive use in women aged under 55 and smoking for patients 55 and older. The research also found negative associations with antiplatelet (blood thinner) use before the stroke and higher Body Mass Index (BMI).

Ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood clot or other blockage cuts off bloody supply to the brain and is the most common type of stroke.

Lead author Dr. André Rêgo said the study provides important insights on major risk factors for ischaemic stroke.

"Our findings underline the importance of testing and treating blood fat imbalances such as high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as blood pressure and identifying and treating those with atrial fibrillation and type 2 diabetes," said Dr. Rêgo.

"Prior to our study there was scarce clinical information about the frequency, patient profile and stroke mechanisms in patients with acute ischaemic stroke with previously undiagnosed major vascular risk factors. We hope that this study will help to identify potential stroke patients that require more intensive prevention techniques and surveillance in the future."

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Not having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or irregular heart beats greatly reduces one’s fear of having ischemic stroke.

Do note this is just one of two major types of stroke, with hemorrhagic stroke being the other.

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[markman46]

Umm interesting, I had a small one over 10 yrs ago, and yes I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol too. Was not a blood clot that caused it tho..

[pangaea6]

Hmmm, decades of preaching about healthy eating, exercise and low fats and what do you know, we happen to have an epidemic of strokes in younger people when a Vax comes out. Must be all those folks that binge ate unhealthy foods during lockdowns. No relation to the Vax, move along

[minnesota_bound]

This guy took every drug and drink he could plus steroids. I bet he took the vaccine and this is what caused his illness.
The doctors say he did not have a stroke.

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