       Document 0068
 DOCN  M9630068
 TI    [Cerebrovascular accidents and AIDS]
 DT    9603
 AU    Strobel M; Lamaury I; Brouzes F; Leonardi C; Dorak B; Sow MT; Pelczar S;
       Roul S; Cnudde F; Gabriel JM; Service des maladies infectieuses et
       CISIH, CHRU, Guadeloupe,; France.
 SO    Rev Med Interne. 1995;16(10):743-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96099701
 AB    A number of pathological and clinical data suggest that AIDS could be an
       underestimated cause of cerebro-vascular disease, especially in young
       individuals. Eight retrospective cases of stroke in AIDS patients are
       reported. Mean age was 39 years, mean CD4 cells count 57/mm3. Pathogenic
       mechanism, particularly the role of opportunistic infections remains
       unclear. Prognosis does not seem constantly pejorative: only one patient
       died from stroke, six are still alive with a 6 months follow-up, without
       relapse and with minor or no sequellae. Alcohol or cocaine (crack) abuse
       was present in half the cases. The role of specific risk factors and
       consequently adapted prophylaxis is questionned.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS  Adult  AIDS-Related
       Opportunistic Infections/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY  Cerebrovascular
       Disorders/*ETIOLOGY/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY  English Abstract  Female  Heart
       Diseases/ETIOLOGY/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY  Human  Male  Middle Age
       Retrospective Studies  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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