Key result
After a first ischemic stroke, the 5-year absolute risk of myocardial infarction or vascular death was 17.4% (95% CI, 14.2 to 20.6%), approximating levels used to designate high-risk patients.
Why the study?
What is the 5-year risk of myocardial infarction or vascular death in patients after a first ischemic stroke?
Population
655 patients ≥40 years old with first ischemic stroke, mean age 69.7, 55.4% women, 51.3% Hispanic.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Supports high-risk classification after first stroke; leaves open whether targeted prevention reduces events in observational cohorts.
Cohort (n=655)
What is the 5-year risk of myocardial infarction or vascular death in patients after a first ischemic stroke?
The absolute 5-year risk of MI or vascular death after a first ischemic stroke approximates levels used to designate high-risk groups, suggesting potential treatment implications for lipid lowering.
Dhamoon et al. (2007) conducted a cohort in First ischemic stroke (n=655). First ischemic stroke was evaluated on Myocardial infarction or vascular death (95% CI 14.2 to 20.6). After a first ischemic stroke, the 5-year absolute risk of myocardial infarction or vascular death was 17.4% (95% CI, 14.2 to 20.6%), approximating levels used to designate high-risk patients.
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