Why the study?
Does diabetes increase mortality in patients admitted for their first stroke?
Population
159 patients admitted for their first stroke, comprising 53 diabetic patients and 106 non-diabetic patients…
Comparison
Presence of diabetes mellitus vs Non-diabetic patients with cerebrovascular disease
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Diabetes signals higher post-stroke mortality risk; extends prognostic observations but leaves causal mechanisms and interventions open.
Does diabetes increase mortality in patients admitted for their first stroke?
Diabetes significantly increases both short- and long-term mortality following a first stroke, with cardiac disorders and recurrent stroke being the major causes of death.
Asplund et al. (1980) studied this question.
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