Incidence of First Stroke in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women of Childbearing Age: A Population-Based Cohort Study From England [Epidemiology]

ConclusionsAlthough the absolute risk of first stroke is low in women of childbearing age, healthcare professionals should be aware of a considerable increase in relative risk during the peripartum and early postpartum periods.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 21, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ban, L., Sprigg, N., Abdul Sultan, A., Nelson-Piercy, C., Bath, P. M., Ludvigsson, J. F., Stephansson, O., Tata, L. J. Tags: Epidemiology, Pregnancy, Women, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Research Source Type: research