Angiology

Findings in angiology reported from M. Reggiani and co-researchers

Published in Blood Weekly, February 26th, 2009

According to a study from Novara, Italy, "Few studies have addressed predictors of long-term mortality after first-ever ischaemic stroke. We prospectively collected data on 361 consecutive patients admitted to 18 neurology departments in Italy for a first-ever ischaemic stroke in 1999, categorized according to the Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP) classification."

"Age, gender, risk factors, previous vascular disease, in-hospital complications, stroke severity, functional status, therapy and living place at admission, discharge and after 6 months were recorded. Follow-up was available for 97% patients at 5 years. Survival probability was 91% ( 95% CI = 88-94)...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-02-26)

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