Short- and Long-Term Stroke Mortality Varies by Race and Ethnicity

An analysis of differences in stroke subtypes

Previous studies have found higher rates of ischemic stroke in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) and Hispanic patients relative to non-Hispanic white (NHW) patients. Less is known regarding mortality according to stroke subtype. These authors investigated 30-day mortality and long-term mortality (beyond 1 year) in the Veterans Affairs system. Cases were identified between 2002 and 2012; death was recorded using a national registry. Mortality rate was identified in different time periods, including within 30 days, up to 365 days, and beyond 1 year. Mortality rates were compared by racial/ethnic group and according to stroke subtype, including ischemic stroke (IS), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

During the study peri…

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Seemant Chaturvedi, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardBayer Pharmaceuticals; Novartis

Grant/Research SupportNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Editorial BoardsNeurology; Stroke

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardBayer Pharmaceuticals; Novartis

Grant/Research SupportNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Editorial BoardsNeurology; Stroke

Short- and Long-Term Stroke Mortality Varies by Race and Ethnicity

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