Illicit Drug Related Acute Ischemic Stroke, The Impact of Age and Gender (P3.236)

Conclusions: Patient age and sex are poor predictors of illicit drug related acute ischemic stroke. There is underutilization of urine toxicology screening. Acute ischemic stroke standard labs should include urine toxicology screening.Disclosure: Dr. Alhatou has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kirkman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Siddiqui has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alhatou has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Alhatou, M., Kirkman, T., Siddiqui, H., Alhatou, A. Tags: Stroke in the Young Source Type: research