Global Burden, Risk Factor Analysis, and Prediction Study of Ischemic Stroke, 1990–2030

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ischemic stroke (IS), 1 of the 2 main subtypes of stroke, occurs because of brain ischemia caused by thrombosis of a cerebral blood vessel. IS is one of the most important neurovascular causes of death and disability. It is affected by many risk factors, such as smoking an... View More