Evaluating Cardio Neurology Disease in Cancer Patients Requiring Intensive Care Unit Support: A Systematic Review Publisher



Keyhanifard M ; Albuzyad SS ; Elmi M ; Niaki AAM ; Fazeli B ; Mirzaei KH
Source: Russian Open Medical Journal Published:2025

Abstract

Cerebrovascular disorders refer to all abnormal functions of the central nervous system (CNS) that result from disruption of the normal blood supply to the brain. Stroke is the leading cardiovascular disease both in the United States and worldwide. We reviewed a total of 49 articles published between 2001 and 2024 using keywords (stroke and embolism, cancer, obesity, brain, and heart block) in international databases such as MEDLINE (PubMed and Ovid), Web of Science, and Scopus. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. According to the results, stroke can be divided into two main types: ischemic strokes (85%), which involve vascular occlusion and significant reduction in cerebral perfusion, and hemorrhagic strokes (15%), which involve leakage of blood from vessels into the brain or subarachnoid space. Despite the similarities between these two types, the common causes or their etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, surgical management, and nursing care differ. No significant association was found between obesity, muscle mass index, and stroke. Therefore, efforts to prevent other mentioned risk factors should be intensified. © 2025, LLC Science and Innovations, Saratov, Russia