Increasing prevalence of vascular risk factors in patients with stroke: A call to action

Conclusions: Despite numerous guidelines and prevention initiatives, prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, and drug abuse in AIS increased across the 2004–2014 period. Proportion of patients with carotid stenosis, CRF, and multiple risk factors also increased. Enhanced risk factor modification strategies and implementation of evidence-based recommendations are needed for optimal stroke prevention.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Stroke prevention, Embolism, Prevalence studies, Risk factors in epidemiology, Infarction ARTICLE Source Type: research