Alcohol Consumption and Functional Outcome After Stroke in Men
Authors:
- Klaus BergerKBKlaus Berger
- Julie E. BuringJBJulie E. Buring
- Carlos S. KaseCKCarlos S. Kase
- J. Michael GazianoJGJ. Michael Gaziano
- Tobias KurthTKTobias Kurth
- 1 January 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Stroke
- Vol. 41 (1) , 141-146
Abstract
Background and Purpose— Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with reduced risk of total and ischemic stroke. However, data on the relationship between alcohol consumption and functional outcomes from stroke are sparse. Methods— Prospective cohort study among 21 860 men enrolled in the Physicians’ Health Study who provided information on alcohol consumption at baseline and had no prior history of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Alcohol consumption was divided into 5 categories: Results— During a mean of 21.6 years of follow-up, 766 TIAs and 1393 strokes (1157 ischemic, 222 hemorrhagic, and 14 unknown type) occurred. Men who consumed 1 drink/wk had lowest associated odds for any outcome. Compared with men who did not experience a TIA or stroke and who consumed Conclusions— Our data do not show strong associations between alcohol consumption and functional outcome after stroke. Modest beneficial associations exist with low alcohol consumption.Keywords
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