Open AccessPhysical activity and stroke risk
Author(s) -
Alevizos A.,
Lentzas J.,
Kokkoris S.,
Mariolis A.,
Korantzopoulos P.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1742-1241
pISSN - 1368-5031
DOI - 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2005.00536.x
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , epidemiology , physical activity , intensive care medicine , gerontology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , pathology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Summary Stroke represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the elderly people, and therefore the need for effective preventive strategies is imperative. The value of physical activity for stroke prevention is not as well established as for other cardiovascular diseases. Despite some conflicting results, the majority of published studies have demonstrated a negative association between physical activity and stroke risk. In this article, we provide a concise overview of the epidemiological studies that investigate this association as well as a comprehensive analysis of the most relevant underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.