Stroke and Cardiovascular Diseases: The Need for a Global Approach for Prevention and Drug Development

BACKGROUND: Research into the prevention and treatment of stroke and cardiovascular disease has focused primarily on the needs of high-income countries (HIC). However, the majority of all stroke and cardiovascular deaths occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), with further rises in these countries predicted. SUMMARY OF REVIEW: In HIC, proven strategies for the treatment of stroke and cardiovascular disease are well established and …