Five-year prognosis after mild to moderate ischemic stroke by stroke subtype: a multi-clinic registry study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Mild to moderate ischemic stroke is a common presentation in the outpatient setting. Among the various subtypes of stroke, lacunar infarction (LI) is generally very common. Currently, little is known about the long-term prognosis and factors associated with the prognosis between LI and non-LI. This study aims to compare the risk of death and acute cardiovascular events between patients with LI and non-LI, and identify potential risk factors associated with these outcomes.

Methods

A total of 710 first-ever ischemic stroke patients (LI: 474, non-LI: 263) from 18 clinics were recruited consecutively from 2003 to 2004. They were prospectively followed-up until the end of 2008. Hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using multivariable C

SUBMITTER: Lv Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3817184 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature