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Case Reports
. 2021 Jun 14;13(2):384-387.
doi: 10.1159/000515657. eCollection 2021 May-Aug.

Lenin's Stroke

Norbert Nighoghossian  1   2 , Tae-Hee Cho  1   2 , Laura Mechtouff  1   2
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Lenin's Stroke

Norbert Nighoghossian et al. Case Rep Neurol. .

Abstract

Lenin's stroke remains a matter of debate. Here, we propose to assess the potential mechanisms. Lenin died on January 21, 1924 at the age of 53 years. Although some doctors suggested that the origin of his health problems was neurosyphilis, the autopsy findings were consistent with a severe atherosclerosis. This process might account for his recurrent ischemic strokes. In view of the family vascular history, an early hereditary atherosclerosis may be proposed.

Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Bolchevik leader; Stroke.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Lenin's last stage.
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Lenin's at his country home on GORKI in August 1922 after recovering from his first stroke.
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Stalin visiting Lenin.
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