Is body mass index in mid-life associated with a first stroke in men : a prospective population study over 28 years?
In this prospective population-based study of men, increased BMI in mid-life was associated with an increased risk for total, ischemic, and unspecified stroke, but not with hemorrhagic stroke. The result supports the role of mid-life BMI as a risk factor for stroke later in life and suggests a differentiated effect on stroke subtypes.
Following a limited training phase, ultrasound allowed a more effective localization of CTM by residents when compared to clinical palpation in overweight patients. This benefit remained significant when assessment was repeated 6 months later.