COMBINED INFLUENCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES AND MAGNETIC STORMS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF STROKES IN MEN IN THE ARAL SEA REGION

Аннотация

Relevance and objectives. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of high temperatures and geomagnetic storms on the development of cerebral strokes in men in the Aral Sea region using the example of the Khorezm region. Materials and methods. The medical records of patients with cerebral stroke (n = 502) were analyzed. The regional air temperature and geomagnetic activity were determined. Results. The studies have shown that the risk of seeking emergency care for stroke (especially ischemic stroke) increases significantly when the daily temperature exceeds 35°C and the magnetic storm index is within 4-8 points. Conclusions. In male patients with pre-stroke diseases the combined effects of air temperatures above 35ºC and magnetic storms of magnitude 4 cause the development of ischemic strokes, and the combination of high temperatures and magnetic storms of magnitude 5-6 cause the development of hemorrhagic strokes.