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This research aims to evaluate the long-term prognosis and survival of patients post-transient cerebral ischemic attacks.

March 1, 1971StrokeOpen Access

Long-Term Prognosis of Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks

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Long-term follow-up identifies survival trends in transient cerebral ischemic attack patients, suggesting age-related outcomes.

This research aims to evaluate the long-term prognosis and survival of patients post-transient cerebral ischemic attacks.
15-year follow-up of 140 patients initially seen at the Mayo Clinic between 1950-1954.
Assessment of mortality related to sex, location, and hypertension status.
Comparison of survival rates among patients less than 65 years old and those 65 or older.
Significantly lower 15-year survival probability for patients under 65 compared to expected rates.
Patients 65 years or older exhibited survival rates similar to the standard population.
Among deceased patients, 50% died of cardiac causes and 36% of stroke.

Goldner et al. (1971) studied this question.

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