Risk Factor, Pattern, Etiology and Outcome in Ischemic Stroke Patients with Cancer: A Nested Case-Control Study

Yun Zhang, Yun; Cordato, Dennis; Shen, Qing; Zhen Sheng, Ai; Tak Hung, Wai; Kam Yin Chan, Daniel

doi:10.1159/000097639

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Risk Factor, Pattern, Etiology and Outcome in Ischemic Stroke Patients with Cancer: A Nested Case-Control Study

Published in Cerebrovascular Diseases • Dec 1, 2006

Authors:

Yun Yun Zhang

Dennis Cordato

Qing Shen

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Coagulation disorders are seen in cancer patients, but it is not clear whether cancer predisposes stroke patients to unique characteristics. The aim of the study was to investigate risk factors, pattern,etiology and outcome in stroke patients with cancer. METHODS: A retrospective review ...

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Medicine

Etiology

Stroke (engine)

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