Ischemic Stroke in the Very Elderly: Experience from an Italian Stroke Unit Hub Over a Period of 8 Years in the Era of Thrombectomy

Industrialized countries witnessed a staggering increase in life expectancy in the last century.1 In Italy, as in many western countries, demographic growth is stagnant and life expectancy reached an average of 84 years old.2 Since age is one of the most important non-modifiable risk factors for stroke,3 the number of patients affected by ischemic stroke will increase and elderly patients, who are particularly susceptible to vascular diseases, will eventually represent the majority of stroke victims.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research