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Document 0068
DOCN M9630068
TI [Cerebrovascular accidents and AIDS]
DT 9603
AU Strobel M; Lamaury I; Brouzes F; Leonardi C; Dorak B; Sow MT; Pelczar S;
Roul S; Cnudde F; Gabriel JM; Service des maladies infectieuses et
CISIH, CHRU, Guadeloupe,; France.
SO Rev Med Interne. 1995;16(10):743-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/96099701
AB A number of pathological and clinical data suggest that AIDS could be an
underestimated cause of cerebro-vascular disease, especially in young
individuals. Eight retrospective cases of stroke in AIDS patients are
reported. Mean age was 39 years, mean CD4 cells count 57/mm3. Pathogenic
mechanism, particularly the role of opportunistic infections remains
unclear. Prognosis does not seem constantly pejorative: only one patient
died from stroke, six are still alive with a 6 months follow-up, without
relapse and with minor or no sequellae. Alcohol or cocaine (crack) abuse
was present in half the cases. The role of specific risk factors and
consequently adapted prophylaxis is questionned.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS Adult AIDS-Related
Opportunistic Infections/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY Cerebrovascular
Disorders/*ETIOLOGY/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY English Abstract Female Heart
Diseases/ETIOLOGY/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY Human Male Middle Age
Retrospective Studies JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).