Complication of acute stroke: A study in ten Asian countries
- Author:
Jose C Navarro
;
Ester Bitanga
;
Nijasri Suwanwela
;
Hui Meng Chang
;
Shan Jin Ryu
;
Yi Ning Huang
;
Lawrence Wong
;
Deepak Arjundas
;
Bhim Sen Singhal
;
Sang Bok Lee
;
Byung Woo Yoon
;
N Venketasubramanian
;
Hou Chang Chiu
;
Niphon Poungvarin
;
Kay Sin Tan
;
Sardar Mohd Alam
;
Duc Hinh Le
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2008;13(1):33-39
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background and Objective: There is a paucity of studies looking into the frequency of complications
after stroke among Asians. We sought to determine the frequency and rate of complications among
Asians after acute stroke. Methods: Consecutive patients with acute stroke among 10 participating Asian
countries were included in the study. The frequency and timing of pre-determined complications, and
their relation to area of admission were noted. Results: Of the 1,153 patients included in the study, 423
(41.9%) developed complications within the first 2 weeks of stroke. Recurrent stroke, chest infections
and urinary tract infections were most commonly encountered, and were most frequent within the
first week of stroke onset. A lower rate of complications was noted among patients admitted at an
organized stroke unit.
Conclusion: There is a similar rate of frequency and timing of complications after acute stroke among
Asians as compared with other populations.
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