Stroke: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Stroke

This can cause an ischemic stroke and hypertension is the most important cause of this type of stroke and also transient ischemic attacks. [world-heart-federation.org]

[…] patients (stroke, 46.4%; nonstroke, 22.6%; P = 0.01). [oadoi.org]

It causes about 50 per cent of ischemic strokes and also increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke The damage that hypertension causes happens over time and is often only diagnosed [world-heart-federation.org]

Diabetes Mellitus

stroke and included a study level covariate indicating whether the outcome was ischemic stroke or total stroke. [doi.org]

[…] or stroke. [doi.org]

Adjusted HRs with diabetes were: 2.00 (95% CI 1.83-2.19) for coronary heart disease; 2.27 (1.95-2.65) for ischaemic stroke; 1.56 (1.19-2.05) for haemorrhagic stroke; 1.84 [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypercholesterolemia

Hydrocephalus ex-vacuo occurs when stroke or traumatic injury cause damage to the brain. In these cases, brain tissue may actually shrink. [ninds.nih.gov]

When atherosclerosis blocks arteries that supply blood to the brain, it can cause a stroke. [drugs.com]

[…] levels and stroke. [n.neurology.org]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Gain fresh perspectives and up-to-date insights from the world’s leading authorities on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of stroke. [books.google.de]

This is seen particularly in the left frontal cortex which can lead to hemorrhages and other forms of strokes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Barnett, Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management continues to provide the dependable, current answers you need to effectively combat the increasing incidence of [books.google.de]

Cerebral Thrombosis

In all, CVT accounts for 0.5–1% of all strokes [6]. [intechopen.com]

This latter type of stroke is also called a lacuner stroke. [strokecenter.org]

XXI European Stroke Conference. Presented May 23, 2012. [ccsvi.blog.hu]

Atrial Arrhythmia

It is unclear if shorter runs of atrial arrhythmia are relevant with regard to stroke risk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is unclear if shorter runs are relevant with regards to stroke risk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To help raise awareness about the association between AFib and the increased risk of stroke, National Stroke Association has developed the AFib-Stroke Connection. [stroke.org]

Atrial Fibrillation

[…] risk factors, and stroke prevention. [doi.org]

Atrial fibrillation is found in a third of all ischaemic strokes, even more after post-stroke atrial fibrillation monitoring. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To help raise awareness about the association between AFib and the increased risk of stroke, National Stroke Association has developed the AFib-Stroke Connection. [stroke.org]

Migraine

Migrainous stroke is only diagnosed when all other possible causes of stroke have been eliminated and the patient has irreversibility of the usual aura, associated with an [dx.doi.org]

Nightingale AL, Farmer RDT: Ischemic stroke in young women: A nested case-control study using the UK general practice research database. Stroke 2004, 35 :1574–1578. [dx.doi.org]

Migrainous stroke. Arch Neurol 1988, 45 :63–67. PubMed Google Scholar 8. [dx.doi.org]

Crack Ingestion

Neurovascular complications of cocaine use at a tertiary stroke center. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2010;19(4):273–8. [link.springer.com]

Stroke. Overdose victims are also prone to blood sugar crises and this is monitored as well. [mentalhelp.net]

At any time, this change can result in a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. [narconon.org]

Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) is an inherited genetic disorder that causes dangerously high cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease, heart attack, or stroke [thefhfoundation.org]

Because of this, people with FH have a family history of heart disease or stroke. [thefhfoundation.org]

Previous stroke in the last 6 months or previous stroke with existing sequelae. 10. [neuroportti.fi]

Alzheimer Disease

A Leeds team found a lack of oxygen in the brain, which occurs during strokes or even in heavy snorers, can affect brain cells called astrocytes. [news.bbc.co.uk]

Neuroprotective properties of statins in cerebral ischemia and stroke. Stroke 1999 Sep; 30(9): 1969–73 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 51. [oadoi.org]

Age-at-exam per unit* 1.7 (1.2 – 2.3) < 0.001 Stroke 0.5 (0.3 – 0.9) < 0.03 High MF 2.1 (0.5 – 10.0) NS: > 0.31 Age-at-exam per unit 1.7 (1.3 – 2.4) < 0.001 Stroke 0.5 (0.3 [dx.doi.org]

Atrial Flutter

[…] conferred some risk of thromboembolic stroke (14). [content.onlinejacc.org]

The secondary outcome was the occurrence of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in follow-up. The statistical significance level was 5%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebral Hemorrhage

While ischemic strokes happen when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, a hemorrhagic stroke is caused when there is bleeding into brain tissue that kills [web.archive.org]

On the site of the stroke center you can find more information about strokes or hemorrhages. [braininjury-explanation.com]

Links National Stroke Association American Stroke Association www.strokecenter.org Glossary craniotomy: surgical opening of a portion of the skull to gain access to intracranial [mayfieldclinic.com]

Carotid Artery Occlusion

Two strokes occurred in the immediate postoperative period (thromboembolic), two strokes occurred within days of ICA occlusion (hypoperfusion), and two strokes occurred at [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Variability of vascular territory in stroke: pitfalls and failure of stroke pattern interpretation. Stroke. 1995 ; 26 :942-945. [ahajournals.org]

The aetiology of perinatal arterial ischemic stroke remains speculative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit

Thoroughly updated to reflect the best current practices in stroke medicine, Handbook of Stroke, Second Edition is a user-friendly one-stop guide to the clinical management [books.google.com]

Gain fresh perspectives and up-to-date insights from the world’s leading authorities on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of stroke. [books.google.com]

It requires the same evaluation as would a stroke, and should be taken VERY seriously, in the hopes that any further strokes can be avoided. [caring.com]

Status Epilepticus

In 17 patients, SE was the first epileptic symptom (initial SE), and in 4 patients, stroke began with SE (S-SE). [n.neurology.org]

Median time from stroke to SE was 15 days (0-532). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All stroke types were evenly distributed within the early-onset group, whereas only ischaemic stroke was found in the late-onset group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Migrainous Stroke

Twenty-two patients with acute migraine-associated stroke were prospectively evaluated; 91% were female, and 23% had a prior history of presumed migrainous stroke. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract The pathogenesis of migrainous stroke is controversial. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Twenty-two patients with acute migraine-associated stroke were prospectively evaluated; 91% were female, and 23% had a prior history of presumed migrainous stroke. [jamanetwork.com]

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Explains the mechanisms of stroke and stroke-related diseases. [books.google.com]

Any stroke is a medical emergency. [saintlukeskc.org]

Guidelines for prevention of stroke in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. Stroke. 2006 ; 37 : 577–617. Link Google Scholar [dx.doi.org]

Vascular Dementia

This review summarizes the latest research findings on stroke, including causal factors and molecular links between stroke and vascular disease/Alzheimer's disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stroke can be broadly classified in two major clinical types: ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Whether a stroke affects your thinking and reasoning depends on your stroke’s severity and location. [stroke.org]

Cerebral Embolism

All were extensively investigated and no other causes for stroke were found. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atrial fibrillation is the leading source of cardioembolic stroke. [strokecenter.org]

Medical Center stroke database. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infective Endocarditis

The rate of postoperative stroke was not different between the 2 groups: 4% (7 of 174 patients) among patients with no preoperative stroke and 4% (3 of 69 patients) with stroke [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we describe typical presentations of ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage caused by infective endocarditis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Migraine Equivalent

Stroke-like symptoms presenting for the first time require rapid stroke evaluation, preferably in the emergency department or stroke unit. [neurologyadvisor.com]

Branson's incoherence fuelled internet speculation that she suffered an on-air stroke. [telegraph.co.uk]

In addition, while individuals who have migraine with aura are at an increased risk of stroke, the absolute risk of stroke is still very low, and the chance of a stroke occurring [consults.blogs.nytimes.com]

Fabry Disease

Renal and Cardiac Disease Characteristics of Fabry Registry Stroke Patients by Gender Parameter Males With Strokes Females With Strokes All Patients With Strokes Stroke patients [stroke.ahajournals.org]

RESULTS: Among the 484 acute ischemic stroke patients, 54 (24 male, 44.4%) young cryptogenic stroke patients were enrolled. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Binswanger Disease

Gain fresh perspectives and up-to-date insights from the world’s leading authorities on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of stroke. [books.google.de]

[…] a larger stroke. [patient.info]

So, the stroke can be roughly divided into two categories, ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. 3.1 ischemic stroke ischemic stroke accounted for 60% -70% of the total [e.uuuwell.com]

Bacterial Endocarditis

To determine the relationship between endocarditis and stroke, they compared the risk of stroke in one-month periods from six months before to six months after the diagnosis [medicalxpress.com]

[…] near-occlusive ipsilateral carotid artery stenosis in stroke workup. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stroke in endocarditis is an ominous prognostic sign. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epilepsy with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: "Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research." [webmd.com]

In addition to administering 100% oxygen, it is important to: A. use the Cincinnati Stroke Scale to rule out a stroke. [brainscape.com]

But sometimes, this type of seizure can be triggered by other health problems, such as extremely low blood sugar, a high fever or a stroke. [mayoclinic.org]

Hypertensive Encephalopathy

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although chronic hypertension is a well-established risk factor for stroke, little is known about stroke risk after hypertensive encephalopathy (HE [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertension is by far the most common risk factor identified in stroke patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stroke. 2013;44:620-6. [ Links ] 27. Carandini T, Bozzano V, Scarpini E, Montano N, Solbiati M. [scielo.org.co]

Temporal Arteritis

Ischemic stroke is a serious though relatively rare complication of GCA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A TIA is basically the precursor of a future stroke and should be regarded as such, since a third of people who experience TIA go on to have a stroke within a year. [lecturio.com]

Giant cell arteritis can cause potentially serious problems if untreated, including permanent vision loss and stroke. [web.archive.org]

Migraine without Aura

(Presentation title: Migraine headache and the risk of ischemic stroke, a systemic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.) [m.hopkinsmedicine.org]

Migraines and stroke risk People who experience auras with their migraines have double the risk of stroke, according to a 2016 study published in the British Medical Journal [ucihealth.org]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Migraine-Information-Page. Updated June 27, 2018. [zomig.com]

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Type 1

High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke. [croi.ie]

These drugs help lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. [nlm.nih.gov]

Even if it is, people often don’t take it seriously — until they have a heart attack or stroke. [hopkinsmedicine.org]