Quality of life after TIA and stroke: Ten-year results of the Oxford Vascular Study

Conclusion:
Quality-adjusted survival is low over the 5 years after stroke and TIA, with severity and recurrent stroke being major predictors. There remains considerable scope for improvements in acute treatment and secondary prevention to improve the quality of life after TIA and stroke.

Source: Neurology - October 28, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Luengo-Fernandez, R., Gray, A. M., Bull, L., Welch, S., Cuthbertson, F., Rothwell, P. M., For the Oxford Vascular Study Tags: Outcome research, Quality of life, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke ARTICLE Source Type: research