Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for all forms of stroke. While both the
general public and the global healthcare system are aware of the vascular risks associated …

Diabetes mellitus is a strong risk factor for all manifestations of atherosclerotic vascular
disease, coronary heart disease (CHD), cerebrovascular disease and peripheral vascular …

Pulse pressure and pulse wave velocity, markers of arterial stiffness, have been associated
with stroke, dementia, and lowered levels of cognitive function. Here we examine …

Endothelial dysfunction plays an important role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery
disease1–4 and is considered an early manifestation of atherosclerosis, 5, 6 which is …

The purpose of the study was to compare nutrient intakes among Chinese, Japanese, UK,
and US INTERMAP samples, and assess possible relationships of dietary patterns to …

Aims There have been substantial declines in cerebrovascular disease mortality across
much of Europe, mirroring trends in deaths from cardiovascular disease as a whole. No …

Background and Purpose—Few prospective studies have reported risk factors for
intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and results are inconsistent. We studied risk factors for ICH …

Background and Purpose—The association between orthostatic hypotension (OH) and
stroke has rarely been investigated in longitudinal studies. The purpose of the present study …

Background and Purpose—The role of circulating lipids and lipoproteins in the
pathogenesis of ischemic stroke remains uncertain despite 3 decades of research. We …

Background and Purpose High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke. It is
also known that diabetic patients are at increased risk of both hypertension and stroke. The …