Clinical Outcomes and Costs of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review

Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide1 associated with significant healthcare costs.2 The burden of stroke is frequently reported as the incidence of first-event stroke, but the prevalence of total stroke events, including recurrent stroke, more accurately reflects the true burden.3,4 Nearly 30% of all strokes are recurrent events, and the risk is highest in the period immediately following a stroke.5 In particular, patients who have suffered an ischemic stroke are at a higher risk of experiencing one or more subsequent strokes.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 6, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Sophia R. Ferrone, Artem T. Boltyenkov, Zachary Lodato, Joseph O'Hara, Jaclyn Vialet, Ajay Malhotra, Jeffrey M. Katz, Jason J. Wang, Chinara Feizullayeva, Pina C. Sanelli Source Type: research