Stressful Life Events Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke

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New research from the University of Galway, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open), suggests that psychosocial stress may increase the risk of stroke. The study discovered that experiencing any stressful life event raises the risk of stroke b

Acute stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to damage or death of brain cells. This can happen as a result of a blocked artery, a ruptured blood vessel, or a clot that travels to the brain.

The research found that increased stress at home, stress at work, and recent stressful life events were associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke . “Similarly, in individuals who reported severe work stress, the increase in stroke risk was lower in people who felt that they had control over what happens in work, in most situations, compared to people who felt that they had little control over their work life.”

 

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