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Chapter 6. Epidemiology of Stroke (Cerebral Infarction)
TEST BANK
True/False Questions
1. Strokes are classified as either ischemic or hemorrhagic, which constitute about 85% and 15% of cases respectively.
- Each year, approximately 17 million people suffer strokes in the world population.
- The global case fatality rate of stroke is more than 33%.
- National per capita income is a significant predictor of stroke mortality and DALY loss even after adjustment for cerebrovascular disease risk factors.
- In the USA, Caucasian Americans have the highest rate of stroke of any ethnic group.
- In the INTERSTROKE Study, the strongest risk factor for stroke was hypertension.
- In the INTERSTROKE Study, ten risk factors accounted for 90% of strokes in the population.
- In the INTERSALT Study, restriction of dietary salt to less than 6 grams per day was found to significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
- Evidence from epidemiologic investigations suggests that light alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of stroke whereas heavier drinking may offer slight protection.
- Results from randomized clinical trials provide strong evidence that aggressive treatment of elevated blood pressure using anti-hypertensive medications significantly reduces the risk of acute stroke.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What percentage of strokes are hemorrhagic?
- 10%
- 15%
- 20%
- 25%
- What percentage of strokes are ischemic?
- 55%
- 65%
- 75%
- 85%
- The global case fatality of stroke is approximately:
a. 30%.
b. 35%.
c. 40%.
d. 45%.
- The strongest predictor of stroke mortality among nations is the:
- smoking rate.
- prevalence of hypertension.
- prevalence of hypercholesterolemia.
- per capita income.
- What biomarker of inflammation has recently proven to be an effective predictor of impending stroke/TIA?
- Apo B / Apo A1 ratio
- C Reactive Protein
- HDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol
- The mortality from stroke in the USA shows considerable overlap with mortality from which of the following diseases?
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Which of the following is not a proven risk factor for stroke?
- Apo B / Apo A1 ratio
- Chronic smoking
- Alcohol abuse
- High HDL cholesterol
- What type of heart arrhythmia increases the risk of stroke more than fivefold?
- Atrial fibrillation
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Asystole
- Tachycardia
- Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of stroke?
- African Americans
- Hispanic Americans
- Non-Hispanic Caucasian Americans
- The incidence rates for all ethnicities are similar.
- Statins reduce the risk of stroke by blocking which enzyme in the mevalonate synthetic pathway of cholesterol?
- COX-1
- COX-2
- HMG Co-A Reductase
- a-reductase
Essay Questions
- Describe ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
- Describe the global burden of stroke.
- Discuss key findings of the INTERSTROKE Study.
- Discuss key findings of the INTERSALT Study that are relevant to the risk of stroke.
- Describe the Stroke Belt in the USA and the web of causation.
- Discuss the association of alcohol consumption and stroke.
- Discuss the association of atrial fibrillation and stroke.
- Discuss strategies for the prevention of stroke.
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