International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 05/May/2023;36:e20230052.

Analyzing the Impact of Stroke in the Southeast Region of Brazil

Gabriel Porto Soares , Thais Rocha Salim

DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20230052

Stroke is among the main causes of death in the world, a fact that is no different in Brazil. It is grouped in diseases of the circulatory system that correspond to almost 30% of deaths in Brazil; in this group of diseases, ischemic heart diseases hold first place, immediately followed by cerebrovascular diseases.

It is impossible not to mention the fact that stroke, when it does not lead to death, generates disabilities and different degrees of deficiency, maintaining survival, but generating a great reduction in quality of life, in addition to inability to work and reduced autonomy with limitations in carrying out daily tasks.

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