Stroke

Studies from University Hospital reveal new findings on stroke

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, March 11th, 2010

According to recent research from Malmo, Sweden, "-To analyze pulse pressure (PP) as a risk predictor for coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD; CHID and/or stroke) in type 2 diabetic patients. - A total of 11, 128 female and male type 2 diabetic patients with known baseline PP values and no CVD, aged 50-74 years, were followed for a mean duration of 5.6 years (1998-2003)."

"A subgroup of 5521 patients with known mean PP values (mean values at baseline and at the end of the study) was also included. - Hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CI for fatal/nonfatal CHD with baseline or mean PP >= 75 mmHg, compared to <75 mmHg, were 1.23...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2010-03-11)

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