Etiology of first‐ever ischaemic stroke in European young adults: the 15 cities young stroke study

ConclusionsThe etiology of IS in young adults has clear gender‐specific patterns that change with age. A notable portion of these patients remains without an evident stroke mechanism according to TOAST criteria.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - July 10, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: N. Yesilot Barlas, J. Putaala, U. Waje‐Andreassen, S. Vassilopoulou, K. Nardi, C. Odier, G. Hofgart, S. Engelter, A. Burow, L. Mihalka, M. Kloss, J. Ferrari, R. Lemmens, O. Coban, E. Haapaniemi, N. Maaijwee, L. Rutten‐Jacobs, A. Bersano, C. Cereda, P. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research