Silent stroke identification 'could predict recurrence in young adults'

People that have a silent stroke could avoid the risk of having further brain injury in a later incident if their vulnerability is recognised by health professionals, according to new research.

A study by researchers at the Hopital Notre Dame in Montreal concentrated solely on patients aged between 18 and 50 years old - a largely under-investigated group.

Based on the findings, lead investigator Dr Alexandre Poppe suggested that patients of this age are given brain MRIs to identify if they have experienced silent strokes, in a bid to prevent further damage.

Research carried out by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, published this week, suggests that engaging in community health projects can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.

The findings were based on a group of 15,000 residents in the Ontario area of Canada, suggesting that a nine per cent reduction in rates of hospitalisation was achievable by engagement in a ten-week health scheme at local pharmacies.

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