Cerebrovascular Disease in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [Clinical Sciences]
Conclusions—
Risk of any stroke is higher in most rheumatic diseases than in the general population, particularly <50 years. Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus increase ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke risk by 60% to 100% relative to the general population.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Wiseman, S. J., Ralston, S. H., Wardlaw, J. M. Tags: Imaging, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research
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