Association between Impaired Insulin Sensitivity and Stroke
Bravata DM, Wells CK, Kernan WN, Concato J, Brass LM, Gulanski BI. Association between Impaired Insulin Sensitivity and Stroke. Neuroepidemiology 2005, 25: 69-74. PMID: 15947493, DOI: 10.1159/000086286.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHomeostasis model assessmentInsulin sensitivityGlycemic controlMultivariable logistic regression analysisStroke risk factorsLower insulin sensitivityThird National HealthImpaired insulin sensitivityLogistic regression analysisStroke historyInsulin resistancePlasma insulinPlasma glucoseRisk factorsNational HealthNutrition SurveyModel assessmentStrokeRegression analysisAssociationParticipantsClaudicationInsulinRacial Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors
Bravata DM, Wells CK, Gulanski B, Kernan WN, Brass LM, Long J, Concato J. Racial Disparities in Stroke Risk Factors. Stroke 2005, 36: 1507-1511. PMID: 15961710, DOI: 10.1161/01.str.0000170991.63594.b6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStroke risk factorsRisk factorsStroke historyHigh prevalenceLow high-density lipoprotein cholesterolHigher C-reactive proteinHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolCommunity-dwelling stroke survivorsC-reactive proteinThird National HealthSevere strokeLipoprotein cholesterolMyocardial infarctionNational HealthStroke survivorsNutrition SurveyHigh incidenceUS populationStrokeOlder ageCross-sectional samplePrevalenceRacial disparitiesEthnic differencesAssociation