Obesity and Stroke

Obesity and Stroke

Authors: Maria Baskini MSc, RD, PhD Candidate Hariklia Proios, PhD CCC-SLP Assistant Prof of Neurocognitive Disorders and Rehab. Dept. of Education and Social Policy University of Macedonia The impact of obesity on stroke is well recognized and is not only a risk...

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Atrial Fibrilation

Atrial Fibrilation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an established independent risk factor for stroke. It is the most frequent heart arrhythmia, characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. AF is strongly age-dependent, affecting 4% of individuals older than 60 years and 8% of...

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High blood pressure
Diabetes
Atrial fibrilation
Physical inactivity
Hight cholesterol
Poor diet
Smoking
Alcohol
Obesity