Women With Osteoarthritis Are at Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Women With Osteoarthritis Are at Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is more prevalent in women with age. Comorbidities are prevalent in OA patients. In this study, we conducted a follow-up study to evaluate whether women with OA are at an increased risk of ischemic stroke using insurance claims data of Taiwan. Methods: We identified 1...

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Main Authors: Chung-Hsin Yeh, Wei-Lun Chang, Po-Chi Chan, Chih-Hsin Mou, Ko-Shih Chang, Chung Y. Hsu, Shiow-Luan Tsay, Min-Tein Tsai, Min-Hsien Hsu, Fung-Chang Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
Subjects:
osteoarthritis
ischemic stroke
hypertension
non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
aspirin
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/31/12/31_JE20200042/_pdf

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