Determinants Influencing the Prestroke Health Behaviors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk of Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Knowledge about stroke and stroke prevention may provide motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle to prevent stroke. The goal of this study is to quantify the knowledge of stroke and stroke prevention of patients with a recent stroke and its association with health behaviors and cardiovascular disease risk. Methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study utilizing consecutive stroke admissions at 2 hospitals in Vancouver, Canada. We included patients within 48-72hours of admission.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research