FUTURE Study: Understanding Young Stroke Risk Factors and Prognosis
Author Information
Author(s): Rutten-Jacobs Loes CA, Maaijwee Noortje AM, Arntz Renate M, Van Alebeek Mayte E, Schaapsmeerders Pauline, Schoonderwaldt Henny C, Dorresteijn Lucille DA, Overeem Sebastiaan, Drost Gea, Janssen Mirian C, van Heerde Waander L, Kessels Roy PC, Zwiers Marcel P, Norris David G, van der Vlugt Maureen J, van Dijk Ewoud J, de Leeuw Frank-Erik
Primary Institution: Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors and long-term prognosis for young stroke patients?
Conclusion
The FUTURE study aims to provide better insights into the risk factors and long-term prognosis of young stroke patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Young stroke affects about 5000 patients each year in the Netherlands.
- Up to 12% of all strokes occur in patients aged 18-50.
- The study includes both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
- Follow-up assessments will take place over a period of more than 30 years.
- Control subjects will be recruited from the patients' social environment.
Takeaway
This study looks at young people who have strokes to understand what causes them and how they can be helped in the long run.
Methodology
A prospective cohort study involving 1006 young stroke patients aged 18-50, with follow-up assessments and control subjects.
Potential Biases
Potential biases from relying on historical data and varying follow-up methods.
Limitations
The study may have variability in data collection due to changes in diagnostic procedures over the years.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 18-50, with a mix of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
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