Racial/Ethnic Disparities Persist in Treatment of Poststroke Complications
Some poststroke complications aren’t clinically obvious and may require a deeper conversation with patients to uncover.
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Some poststroke complications aren’t clinically obvious and may require a deeper conversation with patients to uncover.
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having a stroke is a life-altering experience, and complications can crop up afterwards, but a new study finds the color of your skin
Having a stroke is a life-altering experience, and complications can crop up afterward, but a new study finds the color of your skin may determine whether you are treated for them.
Analysis of 20 years of electronic health records across the U.S. finds Black and Hispanic stroke survivors were less likely than white stroke survivors to receive treatment for common complications during the first year after their stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
THURSDAY, Feb. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having a stroke is a life-altering experience, and complications can crop up afterwards, but a new study finds the color of your skin