An individualized Coaching Program for patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: feasibility study

Stroke mortality has been declining over the past decades, partially by reduced incidence of stroke and lower case-fatality rates [1]. These significant improvements are partially related to the improved cardiovascular risk factor control interventions on arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia control, and smoking cessation programs [2]. Despite evidence-based guidelines, these therapeutic strategies recommended for secondary prevention are rather modestly implemented. Significant deficiencies in secondary prevention care in the real world have been reported [3].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - January 23, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: P. Vanacker, D. Standaert, N. Libbrecht, I. Vansteenkiste, D. Bernard, L. Yperzeele, G. Vanhooren Source Type: research