Complication of acute stroke: A study in ten Asian countries
Neurology Asia
;
: 33-39, 2008.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-628956
ABSTRACT
Background and Objective:
There is a paucity of studies looking into the frequency of complications after stroke among Asians. We sought to determine the frequency and rate of complications among Asians after acute stroke.Methods:
Consecutive patients with acute stroke among 10 participating Asian countries were included in the study. The frequency and timing of pre-determined complications, and their relation to area of admission were noted.Results:
Of the 1,153 patients included in the study, 423 (41.9%) developed complications within the first 2 weeks of stroke. Recurrent stroke, chest infections and urinary tract infections were most commonly encountered, and were most frequent within the first week of stroke onset. A lower rate of complications was noted among patients admitted at an organized stroke unit.Conclusion:
There is a similar rate of frequency and timing of complications after acute stroke among Asians as compared with other populations.
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Neurology Asia
Ano de publicação:
2008
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