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  Česky / Czech version Vnitř. Lék., 47, 2001, No. 11, p. 868-847
 
Hypertension and Cerebrovascular Attacks 
Souček M 

I. interní kardio-angiologická klinika FN u sv. Anny, Brno, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jiří Toman, CSc.
 


Summary:

       Cerebrovascular attacks are worldwide one of the main causes of death and invalidity. The incidence rises exponentially with age. Hypertension is the main risk factor which increases the risk of cerebrovascular attacks as much as four times. Treatment of hypertension reduces the incidence of all types of cerebrovascular attacks. The author discusses different types of cerebrovascular attacks, primary and secondary prevention with emphasis on possible influencing of high blood pressure.

        Key words: Cerebrovascular attack - Hypertension - Primary prevention of cerebrovascular attacks - Secondary prevention of cerebrovascular attacks
       

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