Gender-differences in prevalence and outcome of ischemic stroke and promoting factors of atrial thrombi
Background: Ischemic stroke is an important cause of death and disability. However, data about gender-differences in stroke are controversial. Methods: In the nationwide sample, male and female inpatients were selected by screening for ischemic stroke by ICD-Code(I63) and compared. In a second stud...
Main Authors: | Karsten Keller, Martin Geyer, Thomas Münzel, Mir Abolfazl Ostad |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125924939/view |
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