Suara.com – Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world that can be triggered by high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This condition can be characterized by weakness, difficulty speaking, confusion to severe disability.
But, problem skin It can also be a symptom of a stroke. A study found that nearly 2 million people experience eczema which increases the risk of stroke.
About 1 in 10 people have eczema, a chronic inflammatory condition that makes the skin dry and itchy. People with severe conditions may also develop a scaly rash or cracked skin.
This skin problem can also be exacerbated by a drop in body temperature that sucks in moisture from the skin.
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Studies published by British Medical Journal, found that severe eczema in adults was associated with an increased risk of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.
Reported from Express, a team led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine analyzed data on more than 385,000 adults with atopic eczema.
These data were cross-checked with patients who did not have eczema. Patients were assigned to mild, moderate or severe atopic eczema groups and monitored for a median of five years.
Major cardiovascular incidents were recorded during follow-up, including heart attack, unstable angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, stroke, and cardiovascular death.
Research findings reveal that patients diagnosed with severe eczema have a 20 percent increased risk of stroke and a 40 to 50 percent increased risk of heart attack, atrial fibrillation, and cardiovascular death.
Study results remained consistent after all underlying factors were taken into account. Researchers say severe active atopic eczema is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk.
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