Differences in presenting symptoms of acute stroke among young and older adults

Prior studies demonstrated that young adults with stroke present later to medical attention, have lower initial NIHSS, and are frequently misdiagnosed as compared to older adults. We sought to assess potential differences in temporal and clinical characteristics of stroke symptoms between young (age 18 –50 years) and older adults (age> 50).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research
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