Return to work after ischemic stroke in young adults

Stroke location is not associated with return to work after first ischemic stroke.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In prior studies, age, race, job category, disability, and cortical functions such as praxis, language, and memory have been associated with vocational outcome, but the influence of stroke location on return to work has never been critically examined. METHODS We examined the influence of stroke location on vocational outcome in patients with clinically confirmed acute i...

Statins after ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology in young adults.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of statins and their effect on the risk for subsequent vascular events in young adults with ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology. METHODS From our database of 1,008 consecutive patients aged 15-49 with first-ever ischemic stroke between 1994 and 2007 (mean follow-up in survivors 9.0 ± 4.0 years), we selected those with an unknown etiology, comprehensive di...

The Psychology of Stroke in Young Adults: The Roles of Service Provision and Return to Work

Literature about the psychological consequences of stroke in those under 65 is reviewed focussing on services and work. Despite similarities, young and old survivors have different experiences and needs. These are attributable to the effects of stroke on age-normative roles and activities, self-image, and the young person's stage in the life-cycle, especially family and work. "Hidden" cognitive...

Cancer in young adults with ischemic stroke.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cancer is a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Little is known about cancer among young adults with ischemic stroke. We studied the frequency of cancer and its association with long-term risk of death among young patients with first-ever ischemic stroke. METHODS 1002 patients aged 15 to 49 years, registered in the Helsinki Young Stroke Registry, and with a median follow-u...

Genetics of ischemic stroke in young adults.