Risk of ischaemic stroke associated with antiepileptic drugs: a population-based case-control study in Catalonia

Risk of ischaemic stroke associated with antiepileptic drugs: a population-based case-control study in Catalonia

Abstract Background Cerebrovascular disorders have occurred more frequently in some Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders, such as epilepsy. Some CNS drugs have been associated with increased stroke risk. Our aim was to estimate the risk of ischaemic stroke in patients exposed to antiepileptic drug...

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Main Authors: Maria Giner-Soriano, Josep Ramon Marsal, Ainhoa Gomez-Lumbreras, Rosa Morros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Antiepileptic drugs
Stroke
Drug exposure
Electronic health records
Primary healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-021-02237-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-021-02237-1

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