Affiliation:
1. Dijon Stroke Registry, EA7460, Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Cerebro-Cardiovascular Diseases (PEC2), University Hospital of Dijon, University of Burgundy, UBFC, Dijon, France
Abstract
Abstract
Background
the ongoing growing and ageing population is associated with an increase in older patients suffering a stroke. We aimed to assess the current profile of these patients in a population-based setting.
Methods
all patients with acute stroke were prospectively identified among residents of Dijon, France, between 2013 and 2017, using a population-based registry. Characteristics and early outcome of patients were compared according to age groups.
Results
1,288 stroke cases were recorded (median age: 81.1 years, interquartile range: 66.1–86.7, 54% women). Patients aged 75–85 years and those >85 years accounted for 27.6 and 33.9% of overall cases. Increasing age was associated with a greater prevalence of vascular risk factors, pre-existing cognitive impairment and handicap, higher initial severity, more frequent cardioembolic ischemic stroke, post-stroke pulmonary infection and delirium. Only 41% of patients aged 75–85 years and 18% of those aged >85 years had a good early recovery. Compared with patients aged <75 years, patients aged 75–85 years [adjusted odds ratio (OR) = 2.61; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.74–3.93, P < 0.001] and those aged >85 years (adjusted OR = 7.18; 95% CI: 4.58–11.3, P < 0.001) had an increased risk of poor post-stroke functional outcome. Among survivors, the proportion of patients discharged to home was 60% in age group <75 years, compared with 49% in patients aged 75–85 years and 29% in those aged >85 years. Thirty per cent of patients >85 years old required a long-term care institution.
Conclusion
the increasing burden of stroke in older people has major implications for future treatment strategies and need for dedicated care facilities.
Funder
French Institute for Public Health Surveillance
Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale
University Hospital of Dijon
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,Ageing,General Medicine
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