2001
DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.103.1.163
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Primary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke

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“…[3][4][5] The incidence of stroke is directly related to blood pressure and age, 1,2 and is expected to rise significantly in the future as the age of the population increases putting a great financial burden on society. 7 The direct and indirect costs of strokes in the US have been projected at $56.8 billion for 2005 and account for one-third of the total health expenditure ( Figure 1).…”
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“…[3][4][5] The incidence of stroke is directly related to blood pressure and age, 1,2 and is expected to rise significantly in the future as the age of the population increases putting a great financial burden on society. 7 The direct and indirect costs of strokes in the US have been projected at $56.8 billion for 2005 and account for one-third of the total health expenditure ( Figure 1).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Stroke, besides being a cause of long-term disability for the affected person, is also a significant burden on society and healthcare expenditures. [3][4][5] Stroke ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for 700 000 incident strokes annually and 4.4 million stroke survivors, 5,6 with direct and indirect cost estimates for 2005 of $56.8 billion. 7 The estimated expenditures for all cardiovascular diseases in the United States for 2005 are depicted in Figure 1.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…7-10 Data from studies indicate that use of the beta-hydroxy-betamethylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) offers stroke protection and reduces the amount of carotid atheroma, although the mechanisms involved are unclear. [7][8][9][10] Lifestyle factors, such as obesity and smoking, and use of a number of chemical substances, including alcohol and both legal and illegal drugs, have been associated with cardiovascular disease in general and stroke in particular. 7,11,12 Some prescription medications have been associated with an increased incidence of stroke.…”
Section: Stroke and Heart Disease Shared Pathology And Risk Factorsmentioning
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“…12,18 Elevated levels of homocysteine may be a factor in both disorders as well. 7,11 As is true of many chronic illnesses, genetics play a substantial role in both stroke and heart disease. The underlying mechanisms of atherosclerosis and hypertension are determined in part by genetics.…”
Section: Stroke and Heart Disease Shared Pathology And Risk Factorsmentioning
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