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Early recurrent ischemic stroke. A case-control study.

L B Goldstein1, A Perry

  • 1Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.

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|July 1, 1992
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A potential cardioembolic source significantly increases the risk of early recurrent ischemic stroke. Identifying and treating these sources is crucial for preventing reinfarction within 90 days.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Limited data exists on treatable risk factors for early recurrent stroke.
  • Understanding these factors is vital for timely intervention and secondary stroke prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors predisposing patients to early reinfarction after an initial ischemic stroke.
  • To investigate potential risk factors for recurrent stroke within 90 days.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case-control study was conducted.
  • Patients with two ischemic strokes within 90 days were compared to controls with a single stroke.
  • Matched controls were selected based on age, sex, and race.

Main Results:

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  • No significant differences were found in hypertension, diabetes, or stroke history between groups.
  • A potential cardioembolic source was identified more frequently in patients with early recurrent stroke.
  • This finding was statistically significant (McNemar's chi 2 test, p <= 0.02).

Conclusions:

  • The presence of a potential cardioembolic source is the primary significant factor associated with reinfarction within 90 days.
  • These findings highlight the importance of investigating cardioembolic sources for secondary stroke prevention.
  • Therapeutic implications for managing patients at high risk for early recurrent stroke are discussed.