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The National Stroke Association (NSA) published a multidisciplinary
consensus statement in 1999. In an open forum, members of the
NSA's Stroke Advisory Board agrred upon six key risk factors and
four lifestyle factors that contribute to strokes. Alcohol was
listed as a lifestyle factor, the board stated 'Since some ingestion
of alcohol, perhaps up to two drinks 914g) a day, may actually
help reduce the risk of stroke, drinking in moderation should
be recommended for those who drink alcohol and have no health
contraindications to alcohol use. However, those who do not drink
should not be encouraged to do so'. The report concluded with
the statement that 'recommendations should be applied and tailored
to the individual patient by the treating physician'
Source: Gorelick P et al. Prevention of first stroke - a review of guidelines
and a multidisciplinary consensus statement from the National
Stroke Association. Journal of the American Medical Association:
1999:281:12. |
