Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide.
The prevalence of stroke is highest in developing countries, with ischemic stroke being the …

Background Stroke is becoming a major challenge in healthcare systems, and this has
necessitated the study of the various risk factors. As the number of people with hypertension …

Background and Purpose—Rates of stroke incidence and mortality vary across populations
with important differences between socioeconomic groups worldwide. Knowledge of existing …

Ischemic stroke, characterized by the sudden loss of blood flow in specific area (s) of the
brain, is the leading cause of permanent disability and is among the leading causes of death …

Stroke is a leading cause of death among women in the United States, and women are more
affected by stroke than men. With women living longer than men, women experience not …

Cerebral ischemia and ischemic heart diseases, common entities nowadays, are the main
manifestation of circulatory diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, followed by stroke, represent …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Until recently,
reducing dietary cholesterol has been a part of the American Heart Association (AHA) and …

Background and Purpose—Previous studies have identified an array of morbidities following
traumatic brain injury (TBI), including certain neurological disorders. However, no direct …

O acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCI) é um déficit neurológico focal persistente
que se dá pela obstrução proximal de uma artéria por um trombo, êmbolo ou compressão …

Background: The extent to which chronic atrial fibrillation affects the risk of postoperative
stroke is largely unknown. Objectives: We sought to determine the 30-day rate of stroke …