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Stroke in China.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19769611     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
1. Following rapid economic development in China, the epidemiological characteristics, management and prevention strategies for stroke are changing. In the present article, we review recent epidemiological data, as well as studies into the management and prevention of stroke in China. 2. The main findings of the studies reviewed suggest that stroke mortality in China has been reduced significantly. The percentage of haemorrhagic strokes in China is significantly higher than that reported in Western countries. The incidence and subtype of stroke varied widely in different regions in China. Some of the modifiable risk factors for stroke are on the increase in China, including hypertension. 3. Management of stroke is slowly being developed and standardized, as evidenced by the establishment of stroke units and improvements in emergency care. Studies on primary and secondary stroke prevention remain insufficient. Well-designed epidemiological surveys and clinical trials for stroke prevention and management are urgently needed in China.
Authors:
Qian Jia; Li-Ping Liu; Yong-Jun Wang
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2009-09-21
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical and experimental pharmacology & physiology     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1440-1681     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin. Exp. Pharmacol. Physiol.     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-24     Completed Date:  2010-06-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0425076     Medline TA:  Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  259-64     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects,  epidemiology
Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
Brain Ischemia / drug therapy
China / epidemiology
Clinical Trials as Topic
Female
Glucose / metabolism
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Hypertension / drug therapy,  epidemiology
Incidence
Male
Middle Aged
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Risk Factors
Smoking / adverse effects,  epidemiology
Stroke / drug therapy,  epidemiology*,  etiology
Tissue Plasminogen Activator / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticoagulants; 0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; 0/Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; 50-99-7/Glucose; EC 3.4.21.68/Tissue Plasminogen Activator

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