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Ethnic and Geographical Differences in Ischaemic Stroke Among Young Adults.
Current vascular pharmacology - 1 Jan 2017
Yesilot Nilufer, Putaala Jukka, Bahar Sara Zarko, Tatlısumak Turgut
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ischaemic stroke in young adults encompasses approximately 5 - 15% of all ischaemic strokes, depending on the selected upper age limit. The key features of the disease, including incidence, risk factors, underlying causes, mortality, outcomes, as well as long-term risks of recurrent events are different from those for elderly patients. There is also evidence indicating that these characteristics may...
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