Epidemiological evidence suggests that the incidence of ischaemic stroke in young adults
(18–50 years) has increased substantially. These patients have a long life expectancy after …

On the basis of the GBD (Global Burden of Disease) 2013 Study, this article provides an
overview of the global, regional, and country-specific burden of stroke by sex and age …

Background Although stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, no
comprehensive and comparable assessment of incidence, prevalence, mortality, disability …

Ischaemic stroke at young age is an increasing problem in both developing and developed
countries due to rising incidence, high morbidity and mortality and long-term psychological …

730 Stroke March 2020 migraine with aura is associated with an≈ 2-fold increase in risk of
ischemic stroke. 20, 21 However, the combination of all 3 risk factors (migraine with aura …

Strokes in young adults are reported as being uncommon, comprising 10%–15% of all
stroke patients. However, compared with stroke in older adults, stroke in the young has a …

Importance While stroke mortality rates have decreased substantially in the past 2 decades,
this trend has been primarily limited to older adults. Increasing trends in stroke incidence …

Contrary to trends in most other diseases, the average age of ischaemic stroke onset is
decreasing, owing to a rise in the incidence of stroke among'young'individuals (under 50 …

Background: Identification of risk factors and causes of stroke is key to optimize treatment
and prevent recurrence. Up to one-third of young patients with stroke have a cryptogenic …

Background and purpose Risk factors for IS in young adults differ between genders and
evolve with age, but data on the age‐and gender‐specific differences by stroke etiology are …