In:
European Journal of Neurology, Wiley, Vol. 15, No. 5 ( 2008-05), p. 512-519
Abstract:
Background and purpose: Previous studies have shown significantly higher mortality and vascular morbidity amongst patients with ischaemic stroke onset at a young age compared with controls after a mean observation time of more than 11 years. Methods: In the present cross‐sectional study, we measured the carotid intima‐media thickness (IMT) in 140 (75%) of 187 survivors of ischaemic stroke after a mean observation time of 11.9 years. Their mean age when included was 41.1 years. IMT was measured by B‐mode ultrasonography. Results: Total maximum IMT 〈 1.0 mm was found in 34 (24%) patients, [1.0–1.2 mm) in 29 (21%) patients, [1.2–1.5 mm) in 29 (21%) patients and ≥1.5 mm in 48 (34%) patients. Increasing total maximum IMT was related to increasing age, male gender, recurrent ischaemic stroke, coronary atherosclerosis, peripheral atherosclerosis, smoking, hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Discussion: IMT changes confirm increased vascular morbidity in patients who suffered ischaemic stroke at a young age.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1351-5101
,
1468-1331
DOI:
10.1111/ene.2008.15.issue-5
DOI:
10.1111/j.1468-1331.2008.02118.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2008
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020241-6
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