Incidence rate and age of onset of first stroke from CT scan examinations in Cape Coast metropolis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06214
Abstract: Introduction The trends in the incidence and age of onset of first stroke is lacking in Ghana and with an increasing elderly population, such trends are projected to increase in developing countries. Through the review… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; first stroke; age; onset first ... See more keywords
Platelet Count Affects Efficacy of Folic Acid in Preventing First Stroke.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.02.072
Abstract: BACKGROUND The role of platelets and important effect modifiers on the risk of first stroke is unknown. OBJECTIVES This study examined whether low platelet count (PLT) and elevated total homocysteine (tHcy) levels jointly increase the… read more here.
Keywords: folic acid; risk; first stroke; thcy ... See more keywords
Serum L-Carnitine Levels Are Associated With First Stroke in Chinese Adults With Hypertension
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.038487
Abstract: Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association of serum L-carnitine with first stroke and explore potential effect modifiers. Methods: This is a nested, case-control study drawn from the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial among… read more here.
Keywords: chinese adults; first stroke; adults hypertension; carnitine ... See more keywords
Reevaluation of risk factors for time to subsequent events after first stroke occurrence using a new weighted all-cause effect measure
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08971-4
Abstract: Background Risk diseases and risk factors for stroke include atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and elevated LDL-cholesterol. Due to modern treatment options, the impact of these risk diseases on subsequent cardiovascular events or death… read more here.
Keywords: using new; risk; first stroke; risk diseases ... See more keywords
The Relative Contribution of Plasma Homocysteine Levels vs. Traditional Risk Factors to the First Stroke: A Nested Case-Control Study in Rural China
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.727418
Abstract: Background Approximately 75% of Chinese hypertensive patients have elevated homocysteine (Hcy). Its implication in risk assessment and prevention of the first stroke remains an important clinical and public health question. Methods This study was based… read more here.
Keywords: traditional risk; first stroke; risk factors; risk ... See more keywords
Association between serum calcium levels and first stroke: A community-based nested case-control study
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.938794
Abstract: Background Evidence from epidemiologic studies has been limited and inconsistent regarding the role of serum calcium in stroke incidence risk. We aimed to evaluate the association between serum albumin-corrected calcium and the risk of the… read more here.
Keywords: serum albumin; calcium; first stroke; association serum ... See more keywords