Stroke in the very old: A study from the Philippine Neurological Association One Database

CONCLUSIONS: Very old stroke patients have relatively more risk factors for stroke. In-hospital fatality rates are comparable between ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes. Risk factor modification, prevention of medical complications and optimisation of functional recovery are potential strategies in managing stroke in the very old.PMID:38217877 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13271

Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - January 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maria Teresa Ca ñete Sofia Im Jose Leonard Pascual Robert Gan PNA1DB-Stroke Collaborators Source Type: research