Chronic gastritis may predict risk of cerebral small vessel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Chronic gastritis, especially that caused by helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, has been associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke. But the relationship between chronic gastritis and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains largely undetermined. This study aimed to determine the potential predictors for CSVD, with chronic gastritis and its proxies as alternatives.

Method

Patients aged 18 years or older with indications for electronic gastroscopy were enrolled. Presence of CSVD was evaluated with brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results. Degree of CSVD was scored according to established criteria. Logistic regression analysis was used for identifying possible risk factors for CSVD.

Results

Of the 1191 enrolled patients, 757 (63

SUBMITTER: Wei C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10702041 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature