Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cerebral atherosclerosis (atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries). Family History
- Are there any diseases of the cardiovascular system (e.g., coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial infarction/heart attack) in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Did you experience any visual disturbances, headaches or dizziness?* .
- Have you noticed any limitations in the mobility/strength of your arms/legs?* .
- Did you experience any sensory disturbances?*
- When did these symptoms occur?
- How long did they last?
- Have these symptoms occurred before?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm). [
- Do you get enough exercise every day?
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol more often? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses of it per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), dyslipidemia).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
Medication history (due torisk factor apoplexy/stroke).
- ALLHAT study: doxazosin patients had higher risk of stroke and combined cardiovascular disease than chlorthalidone patients. The risk of CHD was doubled (Davis et al 2000).
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs: ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc.).
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills).
Environmental history
- Air pollutants: particulate matter
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Data without guarantee)
