Ischaemic stroke at a young age is a serious event – final results of a population‐based long‐term follow‐up in Western Norway

ConclusionsOur data show a heterogeneous prognosis and high mortality even for long‐time survivors of ischaemic stroke at a young age. Prospective studies of young stroke patients and controls are necessary for direct comparison.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: U. Waje‐Andreassen, L. Thomassen, M. Jusufovic, K. N. Power, G. E. Eide, C. A. Vedeler, H. Naess Tags: Original Article Source Type: research