Vitamin D and ischemic stroke / 国际脑血管病杂志

ABSTRACT

Ischemic stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, which brings heavy burden to society and families. Epidemiological studies have shown that vitamin D level are associated with the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cerebrovascular events. This article reviews the relationship between vitamin D level and ischemic stroke risk, infarct volume in acute phase, severity of neurological deficit and functional outcome, and discusses the impact of vitamin D supplementation on ischemic stroke, and expects to provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of ischemic stroke.