June 15, 2005
View Full PaperMagnitude of and Risk Factors for In-Hospital and Postdischarge Stroke in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
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Outcome
In-hospital and postdischarge strokehard clinical
Stroke remains a significant and high-mortality risk for patients following an acute coronary syndrome, highlighting the need for new preventive approaches.
Abstract
Stroke is an uncommon event in patients with ACS but is associated with high mortality. Despite current therapy, the incidence of postdischarge stroke is not low. New approaches are warranted to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with ACS.