Stroke in the elderly

摘要: The incidence of stroke increases dramatically with advancing age. Progressive carotid atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmia and emboli, vascular changes all contribute to this increasing in the elderly. Treatment hypertension other risk factors have resulted a decline over last 50 years. has been most prominent In recent years, slowed down or may even be reversing. Early effective control together comprehensive management acute specialized unit is needed further improve prognosis. Such an approach especially important elderly, who suffer from multiple problems. decrease overall This apparent however, there slowing possibly reversal trend. factors, aggressive therapy patients transient ischemic attacks units required