Fernando Rocha Oliveira

Risk factors attributable to ischemic stroke burden in Brazil: a global burden of disease based analysis

Background: Worldwide, ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income populations. Hypertension and atrial fibrillation are key independent determinants, while diabetes, dyslipidemia, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity have greater impact...