Identifying risk factors for recurrent mild ischemic stroke and high-risk population characteristics: A 1-year follow-up study
Objective This observational study examined the risk factors associated with recurrence in patients with mild ischemic stroke and determined the characteristics of high-risk groups. Methods A total of 656 patients hospitalized for mild ischemic stroke were monitored for 1 year. Statistical analyses,...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251332585 |
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| Summary: | Objective This observational study examined the risk factors associated with recurrence in patients with mild ischemic stroke and determined the characteristics of high-risk groups. Methods A total of 656 patients hospitalized for mild ischemic stroke were monitored for 1 year. Statistical analyses, including odds ratio calculations and K-means clustering, were conducted to examine risk factors for recurrence and the characteristics of high-risk groups. Results After 1 year of follow-up, 99 patients experienced recurrent mild ischemic stroke, resulting in a recurrence rate of 15.09%. The analysis revealed several significant risk factors, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, smoking and alcohol consumption, carotid artery stenosis, cerebral vascular stenosis, and multiple lesions. Propensity score matching confirmed these associations, and K-means clustering revealed that older males with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension were likely to be in the high-risk group. Conclusions Healthcare professionals should focus on tailored treatment and prevention strategies for high-risk patients, prioritizing the management of the abovementioned risk factors to reduce recurrence and improve outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 1473-2300 |