Hypertension and stroke in Asia: A comprehensive review from HOPE Asia

• Main Authors: Yuda Turana, Jeslyn Tengkawan, Yook Chin Chia, Michael Nathaniel, Ji Guang Wang, Apichard Sukonthasarn, Chen Huan Chen, Huynh Van Minh, Peera Buranakitjaroen, Jinho Shin, Saulat Siddique, Jennifer M. Nailes, Sungha Park, Boon Wee Teo, Jorge Sison, Arieska Ann Soenarta, Satoshi Hoshide, Jam Chin Tay, Guru Prasad Sogunuru, Yuqing Zhang, Narsingh Verma, Tzung Dau Wang, Kazuomi Kario
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Review
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78431
• Institution: Mahidol University

Stroke is the primary cause of disability and vascular death worldwide, including Asia. Asian characteristics that differ from the West lead to higher stroke incidence. Stroke epidemiology studies in Asia have shown varying levels of mortality, incidence, prevalence, and burden of disease. Hypertens...