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The aim was to investigate the incidence of ischemic stroke in individuals with Parkinson's disease compared to controls.

October 1, 1990StrokeOpen Access

Stroke and its modification in Parkinson's disease.

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Case-control study finds lower ischemic stroke rates in Parkinson's disease, suggesting protective factors.

The aim was to investigate the incidence of ischemic stroke in individuals with Parkinson's disease compared to controls.
Used a case-control design with 200 patients with Parkinson's disease and 200 age-matched controls.
Analyzed lifetime history of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction as markers of atherosclerotic disease.
Evaluated differences in stroke risk factors including tobacco use.
Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke was significantly lower in Parkinson's patients compared to controls.
Cumulative incidence of myocardial infarction was also lower in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Significantly fewer Parkinson's patients reported tobacco use than controls.

Struck et al. (1990) studied this question.

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