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Editor, Senior Moderator
Sci Total Environ
. 2022 Apr 23;155514.
doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155514. Online ahead of print.
The underlying mechanisms of cold exposure-induced ischemic stroke
Zhuangzhuang Chen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Peilin Liu[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Xiaoshuang Xia[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Lin Wang[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Xin Li[SUP] 3 [/SUP]
Affiliations
Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that cold exposure is to some extent a potential risk factor for ischemic stroke. At present, although the mechanism by which cold exposure induces ischemic stroke is not fully understood, some potential mechanisms have been mentioned. First, the seasonal and temperature variability of cerebrovascular risk factors (hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation) may be involved. Moreover, the activation of sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin system and their downstream signaling pathways (pro-inflammatory AngII, activated platelets, and dysfunctional immune cells) are also major contributors. Finally, the influenza epidemics induced by cold weather are also influencing factors that cannot be ignored. This article is the first to systematically and comprehensively describe the underlying mechanism of cold-induced ischemic stroke, aiming to provide more preventive measures and medication guidance for stroke-susceptible individuals in cold season, and also provide support for the formulation of public health policies.
Keywords: Ischemic stroke; Low ambient temperature; Meteorological warning system; Pro-inflammatory effects; Public health policy; Seasonal variability.
. 2022 Apr 23;155514.
doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155514. Online ahead of print.
The underlying mechanisms of cold exposure-induced ischemic stroke
Zhuangzhuang Chen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Peilin Liu[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Xiaoshuang Xia[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Lin Wang[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Xin Li[SUP] 3 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 35472344
- DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155514
Abstract
Growing evidence suggests that cold exposure is to some extent a potential risk factor for ischemic stroke. At present, although the mechanism by which cold exposure induces ischemic stroke is not fully understood, some potential mechanisms have been mentioned. First, the seasonal and temperature variability of cerebrovascular risk factors (hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation) may be involved. Moreover, the activation of sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin system and their downstream signaling pathways (pro-inflammatory AngII, activated platelets, and dysfunctional immune cells) are also major contributors. Finally, the influenza epidemics induced by cold weather are also influencing factors that cannot be ignored. This article is the first to systematically and comprehensively describe the underlying mechanism of cold-induced ischemic stroke, aiming to provide more preventive measures and medication guidance for stroke-susceptible individuals in cold season, and also provide support for the formulation of public health policies.
Keywords: Ischemic stroke; Low ambient temperature; Meteorological warning system; Pro-inflammatory effects; Public health policy; Seasonal variability.