Key result
Adherence to secondary stroke prevention strategies was excellent, with 96% of patients adhering to at least one medical stroke prevention strategy one year after an acute stroke or TIA.
Why the study?
What is the adherence rate to secondary stroke prevention strategies at 1 year in patients with acute stroke or TIA?
Population
3,420 patients with acute stroke or TIA from 12 centers in the German Stroke Data Bank
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Supports emphasis on secondary prevention post-stroke; leaves open generalizability beyond this German cohort.
Observational (n=3,420)
Yes
What is the adherence rate to secondary stroke prevention strategies at 1 year in patients with acute stroke or TIA?
Adherence to secondary stroke prevention medications, particularly aspirin and oral anticoagulation, remains excellent at one year post-stroke in this German cohort.
Hamann et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Acute stroke or TIA (n=3,420). Secondary stroke prevention strategies (antithrombotic medication) was evaluated on Adherence to at least one medical stroke prevention strategy after one year. Adherence to secondary stroke prevention strategies was excellent, with 96% of patients adhering to at least one medical stroke prevention strategy one year after an acute stroke or TIA.
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