Ischemic Strokes Are More Severe in Poland Than in the United States

Author

D. Ryglewicz
Daniel B. Hier, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
M. Wiszniewska
S. Cichy
W. Lechowicz
A. Czlonkowska

Abstract

Case Fatality Rates for Stroke Were Ascertained Prospectively in Two Regional Catchment Hospitals in Poland and 36 Teaching Hospitals in the US University Hospital Consortium. Case Fatality Rates in Poland (23.9%) Were Higher Than in the United States (7.5%). Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Congestive Heart Failure Were More Frequent in Polish Stroke Patients (40%, 26%, and 25%, Respectively) Than in US Patients (17%, 12%, and 10%). Stroke Severity as Indicated by Higher Frequencies of Hemiplegia, Disordered Consciousness, Dysphagia, and Aphasia Was Greater in Poland (19%, 39%, 28%, and 42%, Respectively) Than the United States (11%, 13%, 14%, and 26%).

Recommended Citation

D. Ryglewicz et al., "Ischemic Strokes Are More Severe in Poland Than in the United States," Neurology, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 513 - 515, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; American Academy of Neurology (AAN), Jan 2000.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.54.2.513

Department(s)

Chemistry

Keywords and Phrases

Ischemic stroke; Poland; Stroke mortality; United States

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0028-3878

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2023 Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; American Academy of Neurology (AAN), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

25 Jan 2000

PubMed ID

10668729