Increased Risk of Stroke in Patients of Concussion: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Increased Risk of Stroke in Patients of Concussion: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Long-term morbidities can develop after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Some studies have suggested that the risk of stroke is higher after TBI, but the association between concussion and stroke remains unclear. Using a national cohort, the authors analyzed the incidence of both hemorrhagic and ischem...

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Main Authors: Shih-Wei Liu, Liang-Chung Huang, Wu-Fu Chung, Hsuan-Kan Chang, Jau-Ching Wu, Li-Fu Chen, Yu-Chun Chen, Wen-Cheng Huang, Henrich Cheng, Su-Shun Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
concussion
hemorrhagic stroke
ischemic stroke
cohort
and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/3/230

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