Dtsch Arztebl Int
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Dtsch Arztebl Int
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Stroke is among the leading causes of death in Germany and one of the main reasons for handicap and disability. The risk factors for stroke include hypertension, metabolic disorders, and diabetes. An estimated 250 000 persons sustain a stroke in Germany each year. German data on the occurrence of stroke, and of recurrent stroke in particular, are still inadequate. The main objective of this study was to determine the frequency and timing of recurrent stroke. ⋯ Patients with acute stroke should be treated in a specialized center whenever possible. After hospital discharge, stroke patients should be followed up at short intervals and any risk factors for stroke should be treated.