Young ischaemic stroke incidence and demographic characteristics - The Norwegian stroke in the young study - A three-generation research program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study (NOR-SYS) is a three-generation research program of young ischaemic stroke. In this study, we assessed ischaemic stroke incidence, education and work status among young stroke patients. Furthermore, we evaluated the participation of family members for future validated information on hereditary cardiovascular events.

Patients and methods

Patients aged 15-60 years with radiologically verified acute ischaemic stroke, admitted to Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway from 2010 to 2015, were included. Patients' partners, common offspring ≥ 18 years and biological parents of patients and partners were invited to participate. Ischaemic stroke incidence was analysed with respect to year, age and sex using multiple logistic r

SUBMITTER: Nawaz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6921944 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature