Stroke Incidence, Prognosis, 30-Day, and 1-Year Case Fatality Rates in Matao, Brazil

2007144 citationsJournal Article

Authors

César Minelli · Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais

Lee Fu Fen · Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais

Denise Paolinetti Camara Minelli · Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

The present results are similar to those obtained in other stroke population-based studies. Future studies in Matão will provide the opportunity to discover ways to decrease the stroke burden in Brazil.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 38, Issue 11, pp. 2906-2911

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.107.484139

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