Association of black race with recurrent stroke risk (s4.001)

Conclusion: Recent ischemic stroke patients of Black race almost 60[percnt] more likely to experience a recurrent stroke within 2 years than their White race counterparts, but this risk is likely mediated through several stroke risk factors. These results underscore a need to optimize and sustain control of stroke risk factors among recent Black stroke patients.Disclosure: Dr. Park has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ovbiagele has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Park, J.-H., Ovbiagele, B. Tags: Health Disparities and Sex Differences in Stroke Source Type: research