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Are there stats or studies on whether h'gic strokes diminish overall life expectancy?
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Yes, sure does: Brain hemorrhages have ominous outcomes, as by the first year following the event, about 60% have not survived. This number has been consistent for many years in spite of the marvelous advances in medical and surgical care. Therefore, stay healthy and see doctor regularly, and maintain normal blood pressure to handle a major risk.
Answered 3/28/2018
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Yes, see below.: According to a study just published in value health ( 2013 jan-feb, issue #16, pages 140-7), quality-adjusted life expectancy (qale) may be reduced as much as 12 yrs for stroke, 10 yrs for heart disease, 7 yrs for asthma, 6 yrs hypertension, 11 yrs for diabetes. Qale is not actual life years but life years adjusted for quality, ie 0.5 yr of perfect health = 1 yr of being bed-ridden (0.5 value).
Answered 2/7/2017
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