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Semin Neurol 2017; 37(03): 267-273
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603753
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The Role of Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Stroke

Xian Nan Tang
1   Department of Neurology, UCLA Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
,
David S. Liebeskind
1   Department of Neurology, UCLA Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California
,
Amytis Towfighi
2   Division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
3   Department of Neurology, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, California
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31 July 2017 (online)

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Abstract

The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome has increased globally. These epidemiologic changes are likely responsible for a rise in stroke incidence among young adults, despite declining stroke incidence rates in the elderly. In this review, the authors summarize the current understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of stroke associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

Keywords

diabetes - obesity - metabolic syndrome - stroke prevention
 

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