Key result
Acute and chronic emotional stress are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, potentially through modulation of sympathetic activity, blood pressure, and coagulation.
Why the study?
Does emotional stress increase the risk of ischemic stroke?
Does emotional stress increase the risk of ischemic stroke?
Emotional stress is an underestimated risk factor for ischemic stroke, with both acute and chronic stress increasing risk through various physiological mechanisms.
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Emotional stress should not yet modify stroke risk stratification; leaves open causality and preventive benefit pending prospective trials.
Kotlęga et al. (2016) conducted a review in Ischemic stroke. Emotional stress was evaluated on Risk of ischemic stroke. Acute and chronic emotional stress are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke, potentially through modulation of sympathetic activity, blood pressure, and coagulation.
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