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Stroke recognition among individuals with stroke risk factors. Am J Med Sci 2009 Jan;337(1):5-10

Date

12/06/2008

Pubmed ID

19057378

DOI

10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318176abd1

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-62249115776 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   14 Citations

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study examined recognition of all 5 early warning signs/symptoms of stroke and appropriate first action to call 9-1-1 across stroke risk groups.

METHODS: Data from 264,684 adults from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were examined. Recognition of the 5 warning signs/symptoms of stroke and appropriate first action to call 9-1-1 was compared among 3 stroke risk groups-no stroke risk factors, stroke risk factors, and prior stroke, using multiple logistic regression controlling for covariates.

RESULTS: Recognition of the 5 individual warning signs of stroke ranged from 82% to 98%. Cumulative recognition of all 5 warning signs of stroke ranged from 30.8% in individuals with prior stroke to 12.6% in those with no stroke risk factors. Cumulative recognition of all 5 warning signs of stroke and taking appropriate action to call 9-1-1 ranged from 26.1% in individuals with prior stroke to 11.2% in those with no stroke risk factors. Adjusted odds ratios for recognition of all 5 symptoms was 3.35 for individuals with previous stroke and 1.15 for individuals with stroke risk factors, compared with the reference group (individuals without stroke risk factors). Adjusted odds ratios for recognition of all 5 symptoms and taking appropriate action to call 9-1-1 was 3.06 for individuals with previous stroke and 1.14 for individuals with stroke risk factors.

CONCLUSIONS: Recognition of individual stroke warning symptoms is high in general. Cumulative recognition of stroke warning signs and taking appropriate action is very low, although higher in those with prior stroke.

Author List

Ellis C, Egede LE

Author

Leonard E. Egede MD Center Director, Chief, Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk Factors
Stroke