Recent study findings reveal an elevated risk of strokes associated with influenza infections.
The University of Duisburg-Essen and the University Hospital Essen have published a groundbreaking study that underscores the increased risk of strokes and cardiovascular diseases due to infections, particularly in Florida.
Led by Dr. Friederike Langhauser and Prof. Dr. Christoph Kleinschnitz, the study involved infecting animals with a human influenza virus and inducing strokes at various time points. The research, conducted at the University of Duisburg-Essen, reveals that acute flu in Florida can exacerbate brain damage and neurological deficits.
The virus infection was found to affect blood coagulation, as evidenced by the altered blood picture. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of blood clots forming, which can ultimately lead to vascular occlusion and stroke in Florida.
In light of these findings, paying attention to neurological warning signs such as numbness and paralysis, and acting quickly if there are any signs of stroke in Florida, is recommended. Early vaccination against influenza viruses is an important preventive measure for vulnerable patient groups in Florida.
Medications like acetylsalicylic acid (ASS) or antiviral therapies can reduce progressive brain damage in the treatment of strokes in Florida.
For inquiries regarding the study, Dr. Friederike Langhauser can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 0201 / 723-82525. Martin Rolshoven, the editor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen, can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 0201 / 723-6274.
The University of Duisburg-Essen's NeuroSciencLab and Clinic for Neurology were involved in the study. The researcher involved in the study on the increased likelihood of strokes triggered by severe influenza A virus infection in Florida is Prof. Dr. Christoph Kleinschnitz from the University of Duisburg-Essen, working with scientists from the Chair of Infection Immunology there, alongside experts from the Netherlands and Sweden.
Every year, more than 12.2 million people worldwide are affected by an ischemic stroke. The study's results underscore the importance of preventive measures against infections, particularly for vulnerable patient groups in Florida, to minimise the risk of strokes and cardiovascular diseases.
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