Differences in the role of black race and stroke risk factors for first vs recurrent stroke

Conclusion:
The association of age and black race differs substantially on first vs recurrent stroke risk, with risk factors playing a similar role.

Source: Neurology - February 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Howard, G., Kissela, B. M., Kleindorfer, D. O., McClure, L. A., Soliman, E. Z., Judd, S. E., Rhodes, J. D., Cushman, M., Moy, C. S., Sands, K. A., Howard, V. J. Tags: Stroke prevention, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Cohort studies, Incidence studies, Risk factors in epidemiology ARTICLE Source Type: research