Incidence, Trends, and Predictors of Ischemic Stroke 30 Days After an Acute Myocardial Infarction [Clinical Sciences]
Conclusions—
The incidence of ischemic stroke within 30 days of an AMI has decreased during the period 1998 to 2008. This decrease is associated with increased use of acetylsalicylic acid, P2Y12 inhibitors, statins, and percutaneous coronary intervention.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Kajermo, U., Ulvenstam, A., Modica, A., Jernberg, T., Mooe, T. Tags: Risk Factors, Acute myocardial infarction, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research
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