Stroke in India: A systematic review of the incidence, prevalence, and case fatality.

Stephanie P JonesKamran BaqaiAndrew CleggRachel GeorgiouCatherine Harris Emma-Joy HollandYogeshwar KalkondeCatherine E LightbodyPallab K MaulikPadma Mv SrivastavaJeyaraj Durai PandianPatel KulsumPadmavathyamma Narayanapillai SylajaCaroline L WatkinsMaree L Hackett

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2021)

Further high-quality evidence is needed across India to guide stroke policy and inform the development and organization of stroke services. Future researchers should consider the World Health Organization STEPwise approach to Surveillance framework, including longitudinal data collection, the inclusion of census population data, and a combination of hospital-registry and comprehensive community ascertainment strategies to ensure complete stroke identification.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
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mental health
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electronic health record
primary care
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emergency department
cerebral ischemia
cross sectional
current status
deep learning
affordable care act