Transient ischemic attack: Incidence and early risk of stroke in northern Portugal from 1998-2000 to 2009-2011.

Rui FelgueirasRui MagalhãesMário R SilvaMaria C SilvaManuel Correia

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2019)

Despite a stable TIA incidence across periods, the risk increased in men compared to women. Better control of VRF accounted for lower ABCD2 scores and secondary prevention reduced stroke risk. Men under 65 years emerge as a preferential target for primary and secondary prevention.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
cerebral ischemia
risk factors
middle aged
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
ischemia reperfusion injury
metabolic syndrome
breast cancer risk
pregnant women
brain injury
oxidative stress
blood brain barrier