Methods: All population-based, cross-sectional studies and cohort studies from India which
reported the stroke incidence rate or cumulative stroke incidence and/or the prevalence of …

Background The burden of stroke is increasing in India; stroke is now the fourth leading
cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability. Previous research suggests that the …

Objective: To estimate the incidence, short-term outcome, and spatial distribution of stroke
patients and to evaluate the completeness of case ascertainment in Ludhiana. Methods …

Abstract Purpose of Review South Asians (SA) are at a higher risk for stroke and vascular
dementia due to the disproportionate burden of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia …

Surveillance of stroke is critical to track its burden and assess progress in prevention and
treatment. We reviewed the literature to evaluate stroke surveillance efforts in the South-East …

Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disorder
associated with stroke. This study was done to describe risk factors, clinical features, and …

Introduction The objective of this study is to compare the clinical profile, risk factors, type and
outcome of stroke patients in urban and rural areas of Punjab, India. Methods The primary …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In India, it is the
fourth leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of disability, posing a major public …

Background and Purpose: The role of community health workers (CHWs) in stroke
surveillance and in establishing the stroke care pathway has not been studied. The aim of …

Background There is a significant burden of stroke in Asia. Asia has the largest population in
the world in 2023, estimated at 4.7 billion. Approximately 9.5-10.6 million strokes will be …