Rheumatic Valve Disease and Stroke. A Public Health Problem in Countries in Way of Develop (P1.288)

Conclusions: In our population RVD with or without AF is the main cause of cerebral ischemia, just preceded by thrombosis of large arteries, affecting young and productive people, which severely impacts the economy of families and country that walking towards development. Mexico along with other emerging countries needs to implement public health programs in the early diagnosis and treatment of this health problem.Disclosure: Dr. Mendez-Dominguez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Arias-Fernandez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Aguirre-Delfin has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Global Health: Infectious Disease, Capacity Building, and Other Source Type: research