Ethnic variations in risk factor profile, pattern and recurrence of non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke.

Background: Ischemic stroke is influenced by ethnic and geographical variations. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factor profiles, subtypes and recurrence of non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke for the two largest subpopulations, the Arab and South Asians, at the only stroke-admitting hospital in Qatar.

Methods: Data on stroke patients admitted to Hamad Medical Corporation from January through December 2001 were reviewed in January 2005.