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Epidemiology of first and recurrent ischemic stroke in Sweden 2010 –2019 – A Riksstroke study
Conclusion: Whereas both first-ever and recurrent IS rates declined in Sweden between 2010 and 2019, the proportional decline was almost double for recurrent IS than for first-ever IS and most pronounced in the elderly. Increased use of secondary preventive drugs, in particular anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation, appears to have contributed, but further studies on precise causes for the decline in recurrent IS are needed.
Source: Neuroepidemiology - October 12, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Incidence of aphasia in ischemic stroke
Conclusion: Even though the overall IS incidence rate has decreased during the first decades of the 21st century, the proportion of IS patients with aphasia at stroke onset remains stable at 30%. Aphasia continues to be an important symptom that needs to be considered in stroke care and rehabilitation.
Source: Neuroepidemiology - March 23, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

One in five patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy dies from other causes than cardiac or respiratory failure
We present novel epidemiological data on the increasing population of adult patients with DMD.
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - November 21, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Temporal Trends of Stroke Epidemiology in Southern Sweden: A Population-Based Study on Stroke Incidence and Early Case-Fatality
Conclusion: First-ever stroke incidence in southern Sweden has decreased to 33% since the beginning of this millennium. Incidence rates have decreased among the elderly but remain unchanged among younger age groups. Our findings warrant further studies on trends in risk factor profiles and effects of prevention strategies, and heightened focus on stroke in the young.Neuroepidemiology 2018;50:174 –182
Source: Neuroepidemiology - April 5, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation in immigrant groups: a cohort study of all adults 45  years of age and older in Sweden
In conclusion, we observed substantial differences in incidence of AF between immigrant groups and the Swedish-born population. A greater awareness of the increased risk of AF development in some immigrant groups may enable for a timely diagnos is, treatment and prevention of its debilitating complications, such as stroke.
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - July 12, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Family aggregation of cardiovascular disease mortality: a register-based prospective study of pooled Nordic twin cohorts
ConclusionsFamily aggregation was found for CHD and haemorrhagic stroke. Clustering of risk factors in families increases the risk of CVD.
Source: International Journal of Epidemiology - February 28, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Incidence of Transient Ischemic Attacks in Sweden
Conclusions: The TIA incidence in Sweden is high, and no decline is seen when compared with previous studies. Better prevention may have caused a shift from severe forms of cerebrovascular disease to less severe forms. For demographic reasons, the health services will most likely face an increasing number of TIA patients in the coming years.Neuroepidemiology 2016;47:20-25
Source: Neuroepidemiology - June 21, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research