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Joinville stroke biobank: study protocol and first year's results.
Leslie Ecker Ferreira1, Paulo Henrique Condeixa de França1, Vivian Nagel1
1Universidade da Região de Joinville, Joinville SC, Brasil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|December 14, 2017
Summary
The first Latin American Stroke Biobank was established, collecting clinical and genomic data from over 2,600 stroke patients. This resource will aid in understanding stroke risk factors and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genomics
- Biobanking
Background:
- Biobanks are crucial for detailed clinical and genomic research.
- Understanding stroke etiology requires comprehensive patient data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present initial results from the first Latin American Stroke Biobank.
- To establish a valuable resource for stroke research.
Main Methods:
- Collected blood samples and clinical data from stroke patients and controls across Brazil.
- Recorded demographic, socio-economic, and cardiovascular risk factors.
- Utilized established stroke classification systems and neurological scoring.
Main Results:
- Included 2,688 stroke patients and 3,282 controls.
- Identified ischemic stroke (76%) as the most common type.
- Found that 40-47% of ischemic strokes were undetermined by classification criteria.
Conclusions:
- Successfully established the Joinville Stroke Biobank.
- The biobank provides a foundation for investigating stroke risk factors.
- Potential to advance understanding of stroke pathogenesis and prevention.
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