What are the findings of the study by Foulkes et al. on stroke recurrence within 2 years after ischemic infarction?
The study by Foulkes et al. (1991) found that stroke recurrence within 2 years after ischemic infarction was associated with older age, diabetes, and prior symptoms of stroke. They also found that patients with more severe initial stroke had a higher risk of recurrence. Other factors such as smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia were not found to be associated with recurrence. The findings of this study suggest that older age, diabetes, and prior symptoms of stroke are important predictors of stroke recurrence. Appropriate management and preventive measures should be taken in order to reduce the risk of recurrence in these groups of patients. 