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Stroke and transient ischemic attack incidence rate in Spain: the IBERICTUS study
Jaime Díaz-Guzmán1, Jose-A Egido, Rafael Gabriel-Sánchez
1Stroke Unit, Neurology Department, University Hospital Doce de Octubre, Complutense Faculty of Medicine, ES–28045 Madrid, Spain. jdiaz.hdoc @ salud.madrid.org
Cerebrovascular Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 26, 2012
Summary
This study reveals a moderate incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in Spain, with rates increasing with age. Findings highlight the need for future planning as Spain
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Stroke represents a significant public health challenge in Spain.
- Limited recent population-based data exists on stroke incidence and mortality.
- This study addresses this gap using a standardized, multicentered approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the incidence and in-hospital mortality of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in Spain.
- To analyze stroke subtypes using standardized diagnostic criteria.
- To provide updated epidemiological data for public health planning.
Main Methods:
- A multicentered, population-based stroke register was established across five diverse Spanish regions.
- First-ever stroke and TIA cases in individuals over 17 were identified throughout 2006.
- Standardized definitions (WHO, Lausanne Stroke Registry) and neuroimaging were employed for diagnosis and classification.
Main Results:
- 2,700 first-ever cerebrovascular events (2,257 strokes, 443 TIAs) were recorded.
- The overall standardized incidence of all cerebrovascular events was 176 per 100,000 population.
- Incidence rates increased with age, and in-hospital mortality was 14%.
Conclusions:
- Stroke and TIA incidence in Spain is moderate compared to other European nations.
- The aging population is projected to influence future stroke figures.
- The study provides crucial, up-to-date epidemiological insights for Spain.
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