Clinical Characteristics of Driving-related Stroke Occurring as a Recurrent Stroke

I Felt Like I Was Drunk and Had a Car Accident, but I Swear I Didn’t Consume Alcohol: A Case Report

“…Occasionally, the literature reports instances of acute cardiovascular events happening while driving (5,6,9,10). Most of these studies were carried out by forensic scientists or accident investigators, focusing on patients whose vascular events were severe enough to lead to accidents (9,10).…”

“…Most of these studies were carried out by forensic scientists or accident investigators, focusing on patients whose vascular events were severe enough to lead to accidents (9,10). Previous studies have reported that about 4% of acute strokes are driving-related, with ischemic strokes more likely to occur while driving compared to hemorrhagic strokes (5,6).…”

“…The case of a known hypertensive patient experiencing a stroke while driving, resulting in a car accident, underscores the potential dangers and consequences. This scenario calls for increased awareness and strategies to manage individuals with pre-existing health conditions that may lead to sudden incapacitation, impacting their ability to operate vehicles safely (5,6,10).…”

“…It's quite likely that some drivers experience a stroke while on the road, and unfortunately, a portion of them may contribute to car accidents. Research conducted in Japan indicates that 4.0% of all strokes occur while driving, with accidents arising in 16% of these cases (5,6).…”

Stroke Mimicking Symptoms and Consequences of Alcohol Intoxication: A Case Report

“…It is quite likely that some drivers experience a stroke while on the road, and unfortunately, a portion of them may contribute to car accidents. Research conducted in Japan indicates that 4% of all strokes occur while driving, with accidents arising in 16% of these cases [5,6].…”