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Mon, 29.04.24

Original Articles

IMAJ | volume 11

Journal 7, July 2009
pages: 411-415

Five Year Survival after Stroke, and Related Prognostic Factors in Israel

    Summary

    Background: Information regarding long-term survival after stroke in many countries is scarce.

    Objectives: To both assess 5 year survival after stroke in the Israeli population and determine its independent prognostic factors.

    Methods: We followed 616 people with acute stroke who were admitted consecutively to seven large general hospitals in Israel. The data were collected on admission to the hospital, at discharge, at 3, 6 and 12 months thereafter, and 5 years after the stroke.

    Results: The 5 year cumulative probability of survival was 49.2% (95% CI 45.0–53.7%). In the multivariate Cox analysis, lower age and functioning independently before the event were associated with a lower risk of death, while other demographic characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors were not found to be associated with mortality.

    Conclusions: Five year survival after stroke in Israel, though high, is similar to other western countries. There is a need to ensure early, active and sustained implementation of strategies for preventing stroke events.

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