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To evaluate how standardized etiologic classification and diagnostic tools improve understanding of ischemic stroke subtypes, recurrence, and mortality.

December 1, 2001Stroke1,295 citations

Epidemiology of Ischemic Stroke Subtypes According to TOAST Criteria

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PKPeter L. Kolominsky‐Rabas MWMargarete Weber OGOlaf Gefeller

Key Points

To evaluate how standardized etiologic classification and diagnostic tools improve understanding of ischemic stroke subtypes, recurrence, and mortality.
Epidemiological observational framework analyzing ischemic stroke presentations.
Application of the standardized Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) etiologic classification system alongside diagnostic technologies.
Standardized classification with comprehensive diagnostic access improves identification of underlying risk factors for primary stroke.
Etiologic subtyping enhances the characterization and tracking of stroke recurrence risk and overall mortality.

Abstract

Epidemiological observational studies that possess wide access to appropriate diagnostic technologies and apply standardized etiologic classifications provide a much better understanding of underlying risk factors for initial stroke, recurrence, and mortality.

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Kolominsky‐Rabas et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69de8002bf539e2270558d4d https://doi.org/10.1161/hs1201.100209

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December 1, 2001Stroke1,295 citations

Epidemiology of Ischemic Stroke Subtypes According to TOAST Criteria

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PKPeter L. Kolominsky‐Rabas MWMargarete Weber OGOlaf Gefeller

Key Points

To evaluate how standardized etiologic classification and diagnostic tools improve understanding of ischemic stroke subtypes, recurrence, and mortality.
Epidemiological observational framework analyzing ischemic stroke presentations.
Application of the standardized Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) etiologic classification system alongside diagnostic technologies.
Standardized classification with comprehensive diagnostic access improves identification of underlying risk factors for primary stroke.
Etiologic subtyping enhances the characterization and tracking of stroke recurrence risk and overall mortality.

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Kolominsky‐Rabas et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69de8002bf539e2270558d4d https://doi.org/10.1161/hs1201.100209

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