Body mass index and clinical outcomes in patients after ischaemic stroke in South Korea: a retrospective cohort study
ObjectivesAlthough obesity is a risk factor for stroke, its impact on mortality in patients with stroke remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality due to ischaemic stroke among adults aged 20 years and above in Korea.DesignRetros...
Main Authors: | Hyo Suk Nam, HeeKyoung Choi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-08-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/8/e028880.full |
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