Role of Prestroke Vascular Pathology in Long-Term Prognosis After Stroke: The Rotterdam Study [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— One quarter of deaths after stroke could theoretically be prevented with rigorous cardiovascular prevention and treatment, but this should preferably start before stroke occurrence. In addition, research into factors explaining the remaining deaths needs to be encouraged.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Mortality/Survival, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research