Is the Long-Term Prognosis of Transient Ischemic Attack or Minor Ischemic Stroke Affected by the Occurrence of Nonfocal Symptoms? | Zendy

Annette Compter | Zendy; H. Bart van der Worp | Zendy; J. van Gijn | Zendy; L. Jaap Kappelle | Zendy; Peter J. Koudstaal | Zendy; Ale Algra | Zendy

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Is the Long-Term Prognosis of Transient Ischemic Attack or Minor Ischemic Stroke Affected by the Occurrence of Nonfocal Symptoms?

Author(s) -

Annette Compter,

H. Bart van der Worp,

J. van Gijn,

L. Jaap Kappelle,

Peter J. Koudstaal,

Ale Algra

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

stroke

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397

H-Index - 319

eISSN - 1524-4628

pISSN - 0039-2499

DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.113.004360

Subject(s) - medicine , hazard ratio , stroke (engine) , myocardial infarction , ischemic stroke , cardiology , confidence interval , infarction , ischemia , proportional hazards model , cohort , mechanical engineering , engineering

In patients with a transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke, nonfocal neurological symptoms, such as confusion and nonrotatory dizziness, may be associated with a higher risk of vascular events. We assessed the relationship between nonfocal symptoms and the long-term risk of vascular events or death in patients with a transient ischemic attack or minor ischemic stroke.

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