[Risk factors, etiology and prognosis in patients older than 80 years old with ischemic stroke].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze differences between patients aged 80 years or less and those aged more than 80 years old a hospital series of ischemic stroke.

Material And Methods: We performed a retrospective review of all patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack requiring admission to the Neurology Service of the Dr. Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria (Spain) between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2006.