Cerebrovascular disease constitutes the second leading cause of death in the world, accounting for 4.4 million deaths worldwide. Age is a significant risk factor for cerebrovascular events. For example, the prevalence of stroke in patients > 75 years of age and older is ³ 9.7 % in comparison to £ 1.0 % in adults < 45 years of age. Many of the risk factors for cerebrovascular disease, such as diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, are more prevalent in the elderly than in younger population, leading to the significantly increased risk for cerebrovascular events. Additional factors also contribute to the increased risk observed in older individuals; the myriad of medical illnesses common in the elderly often require substantial polypharmacy for their management. This presentation will provide an overview of etiology, incidence/prevalence and risk factors for cerebrovascular events across all populations and will then address specific concerns in the elderly populations that may lead to increased risk of cerebrovascular events.
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