The 2nd Edition: Stroke: Athletes, Physical Activity, and Resistance Training

Dear Colleagues,

Strokes can occur in individuals of all ages, and recent statistics state that over 25% of strokes happen in working-age individuals, children, and even babies. There is evidence to suggest that a healthy diet, regular exercise, drinking in moderation, and not smoking dramatically reduce the chance of having a stroke. However, some people with the healthiest of lifestyles will still have a stroke, even athletes. For example, sudden peaks in blood pressure are considered a risk factor that can affect younger individuals, and hypertension is the most common cardiovascular condition found in athletic populations.

Strokes affects one in 10,000 people between the ages of 14 and 45; however, very little is known about the frequency and type of strokes that happen in athletes. However, it does occur, as in the case of three Olympians: a retired track star who suffered a stroke; a three-time gold medal winner in rowing who suffered a spinal stroke; and a four-time Olympic speed skater who had a stroke during training. The Masters Athlete Screening Study (2018) suggests that older athletes may have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease than non-athletes of the same age with similar risk factors. Additionally, previous studies report that bouts of vigorous physical activity can trigger myocardial infarctions and subarachnoid hemorrhage among regular exercisers. Therefore, it seems timely to invite you to submit to this Special Issue original research articles, reviews, case studies, and/or narratives on strokes in those who are athletes, weekend warriors, or committed exercisers.

Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker
Guest Editor

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