Arterial hypertension and age at radiation exposure as risk factors of stroke in Chernobyl “liquidators”
Aim. To study the role of arterial hypertension (AH) and age at radiation exposure as potential risk factors of stroke (S) in Chernobyl “liquidators”. Material and methods. In total, 109 patients with S in late post-radiation period were examined. By the age at radiation exposure, all participants w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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«SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC
1970-01-01
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| Series: | Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика |
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| Online Access: | https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/2156 |
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| Summary: | Aim. To study the role of arterial hypertension (AH) and age at radiation exposure as potential risk factors of stroke (S) in Chernobyl “liquidators”. Material and methods. In total, 109 patients with S in late post-radiation period were examined. By the age at radiation exposure, all participants were divided into 4 groups: Group I (n=5) – under 20 years; Group II (n=61) – 20-29 years; Group III (n=37) – 30-39 years; and Group IV (n=6) – 40-49 years. In each age group, the dynamics of AH and S development was investigated. Results. In patients with AH, comparing to their peers with normal blood pressure, S developed more often, typically in the second decade after the radiation exposure, as a single-episode ischemic event, with neurological symptoms regressing within 24 hours. Maximal S risk was observed in Group II. The risk of haemorrhagic S was highest in Group III patients with AH. Age at radiation exposure was significantly associated with S type, severity, and number. Conclusion. In Chernobyl “liquidators”, AH was linked to increased S incidence. Younger age at radiation exposure was associated with higher risk of developing acute cerebrovascular events earlier in life. |
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| ISSN: | 1728-8800 2619-0125 |