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Epidemiology of Ischemic Stroke Subtypes According to TOAST Criteria

Stroke · 2001 · Vol. 32(12) · pp. 2735–2740
Peter L. Kolominsky‐RabasMargarete WeberOlaf GefellerBernhard NeundoerferPeter U. Heuschmann

Abstract

Epidemiological observational studies that possess wide access to appropriate diagnostic technologies and apply standardized etiologic classifications provide a much better understanding of underlying risk factors for initial stroke, recurrence, and mortality.

Acute Ischemic Stroke ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesMedicineEpidemiologyStroke (engine)Incidence (geometry)PopulationInternal medicineObservational studySurgery

MeSH terms

AgedAged, 80 and overBrain IschemiaFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGermanyHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRisk FactorsObserver VariationComorbidityIncidenceSurvival Rate

Funding

  • Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
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