Risk of Recurrent Stroke and Death After First Stroke in Long-Distance Ski Race Participants [Epidemiology]

Conclusions This large cohort study supports the hypothesis that patients with a stroke and with prior regular physical activity have a lower risk of death, while their risk for recurrent stroke is similar to that of nonskiers. The skiers had a higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, but still no increased risk of recurring stroke.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - September 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hallmarker, U., Asberg, S., Michaelsson, K., Arnlov, J., Hellberg, D., Lindback, J., Wester, P., James, S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research