Blacks Have Higher Risk of 1-Year Recurrent Ischemic Stroke and Lower 30-day Case Mortality: An Analysis of White and Black Medicare Beneficiaries, 1999-2013 (P4.303)

Conclusions:When compared to whites, the risk of recurrent stroke among older Americans hospitalized for ischemic stroke was higher for blacks, while the 30-day case fatality following recurrent stroke remained lower for blacks.Study Supported by:AHA 14CRP20380256Disclosure: Dr. Albright has nothing to disclose. Dr. Huang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Blackburn has nothing to disclose. Dr. Howard has received personal compensation for activities with Bayer Healthcare. Dr. Howard has received research support from Amgen and Bayer Healthcare. Dr. Howard is a consultant to Abbott. Dr. Mullen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bittner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Muntner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Howard has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Albright, K., Huang, L., Blackburn, J., Howard, G., Mullen, M., Bittner, V., Muntner, P., Howard, V. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Cerebrovascular Disease I Source Type: research