Stroke Subtypes and Comorbidity among Ischemic Stroke Patients in Brasilia and Cuenca: A Brazilian–Spanish Cross-cultural Study

Background: With the increase in life expectancy worldwide, changes in stroke subtypes and burden of stroke population are expected in both developing and developed countries. Prevalence of stroke subtypes and comorbidity in ischemic stroke patients was assessed in Brasilia, Brazil, and Cuenca, Spain.Methods: This was an international (Brazilian-Spanish) cross-sectional study. Stroke subtypes were assessed by means of Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) classification. Modified Rankin scale was used to measure functional recovery and the Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics (CIRS-G) was used to assess comorbidity.Results: A total of 500 patients (mean age 66.2 ± 16.4 years; 48% female; 48.2% Spanish) were included in the study. Spanish patients were significantly older than Brazilian ones (76.4 ± 11.2 versus 56.7 ± 14.6 years; P

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Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Francisco Javier Carod-Artal, Jardiel Omar Casanova Lanchipa, Luis Miguel Cruz Ramírez, Noelia Sánchez Pérez, Fátima M. Siacara Aguayo, Isabel Gómez Moreno, Lourdes Gómez Romero, Luciene Ferreira Coral, Daniele Stieven Trizotto, Clarissa Menezes Mor Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research