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There are few epidemiologic data about stroke collected on a large, non-selected and representative population of stroke patients. We present a population-based cohort study, which included all adult ischemic (IS) or hemorrhagic (HS) stroke cases recorded in the Rhône area (1.7 million inhabitants) for seven months. The aim was to provide an accurate description of: the demographic characteristics...
There are limited data on vascular predictors of long-term disability in Hispanics. We hypothesized that (1) functional status declines over time and (2) vascular risk factors predict functional decline.The Northern Manhattan Study contains a population-based study of 3298 stroke-free individuals aged 40 years or older, followed for median 11 years. The Barthel Index (BI) was assessed annually. Generalized...
Background: Each year, stroke occurs in 30.9 million individuals worldwide and is responsible for ~4 million deaths. In the United States, it is the third leading cause of death, occurring with greater frequency than myocardial infarction in patients with hypertension. The greatest burden of stroke, apart from death, is serious long-term physical and mental disability. Stroke survivors often experience...
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