Incidence of cardioembolic stroke related to atrial fibrillation in Joinville, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1767821
Abstract: Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important cause of cardioembolic stroke, and population aging has increased its prevalence. Objective To evaluate the incidence of cardioembolic stroke caused by AF in the city of Joinville,… read more here.
Keywords: cardioembolic stroke; incidence cardioembolic; joinville brazil; atrial fibrillation ... See more keywords
How Many Patients Become Functionally Dependent after a Stroke? A 3-Year Population-Based Study in Joinville, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170204
Abstract: The decrease in stroke mortality will increase the burden of survivors with functional dependence (FD). The aim of this study was to evaluate how many patients become functionally dependent over 3 years after an incident… read more here.
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Stroke profile and care during the COVID-19 pandemic: What changed and what did not? A prospective cohort from Joinville, Brazil
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1122875
Abstract: Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought negative consequences concerning quality of care for stroke patients since its onset. Prospective population-based data about stroke care in the pandemic are limited. This study aims to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: stroke profile; profile care; covid pandemic; care ... See more keywords