Why the study?
What are the long-term risks of stroke, vascular events, and death in patients diagnosed with TIA or stroke compared to stroke mimics in a rapid access clinic?
Population
1,067 patients referred to a UK rapid access TIA clinic between April 2010 and May 2012
Comparison
Diagnosis of TIA or stroke vs Diagnosis of stroke mimic
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 34.9 months
Authors
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Long-term stroke risk remains markedly higher after TIA or stroke than mimics; leaves open optimal secondary prevention intensity in rapid-access cohorts.
What are the long-term risks of stroke, vascular events, and death in patients diagnosed with TIA or stroke compared to stroke mimics in a rapid access clinic?
Patients evaluated in rapid access TIA clinics have a low 90-day stroke risk (1.3%), though those with true TIA or stroke remain at significantly higher long-term risk for vascular events and death compared to those with stroke mimics.
Dutta et al. (2015) studied this question.
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