Association of Secondhand Smoke With Stroke Outcomes [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Individuals with previous stroke have 50% greater odds to have been exposed to SHS; SHS is associated with a 2-fold increase in mortality after stroke. This study highlights the importance of obtaining exposure to SHS history and counseling patients and their families on the potential impact of SHS on poststroke outcomes.

Source: Stroke - October 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Lin, M. P., Ovbiagele, B., Markovic, D., Towfighi, A. Tags: Epidemiology, Lifestyle, Risk Factors, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research