Stroke is a leading cause of acquired disability in adults. If secular trends continue it is estimated that there will be 23 million first ever strokes and 7·8 million stroke deaths in 2030 (1).
Stroke is a leading cause of acquired disability in adults. If seculartrends continue it is estimated that there will be 23 million firstever strokes and 7·8 million stroke deaths in 2030 (1).