One-Year Incidence, Time Trends, and Predictors of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke in Sweden From 1998 to 2010 [Clinical Sciences]
Conclusions—The risk of recurrent ischemic stroke decreased from 1998 to 2010. Well-known risk factors for stroke were associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke recurrence; whereas, secondary preventive medication was associated with a reduced risk, emphasizing the importance of secondary preventive treatment.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Lisa Bergstrom, Anna–Lotta Irewall, Lars Soderstrom, Joachim Ogren, Katarina Laurell, Thomas Mooe Tags: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Secondary Prevention, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research
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