[A clinical analysis of 94 cases of recurrent stroke]

Ninety-four cases of recurrent stroke were analyzed retrospectively, and 290 cases of first stroke episode were selected as controls. Results showed that recurrent stroke mainly appeared within the first year after the initial episode males predominant. The clinical manifestations of recurrent stroke were variable and commonly more severe. No significant differences was observed between the groups with respect to a variety of factors including the presence of hypertension, diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack, or familial history of stroke, cardiac attacks, cigarette smoking and/or alcohol consumption. The risk factors for recurrent stroke were discussed.