Peter Higgins, Sandip Ghosh, Kennedy R Lees
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 69(12): 668
- 669
(Dec 2008)
Stroke disease is the third leading cause of mortality in the UK. Among survivors of acute events it is a major cause of morbidity and the leading cause of disability. The impact of stroke extends beyond patients and their families by placing a significant financial burden upon the health and social services (an estimated £7 billion/year). With an ageing population this burden is set to increase.
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