SPRINT INDIA: Regional Variations in Primary and Secondary Stroke Outcomes Based on Baseline Characteristics in North and South Indian Sites.

The country has ethnic diversity, where over 2000 groups with different ethnic identities in genetic makeup and lifestyles cohabit.[ 6 ] There may be significant differences in the stroke population of North and South India, both in terms of incidence and risk factor profile.[ 7 ] Secondary prevention with a structured semi-interactive stroke prevention package in INDIA (SPRINT INDIA) trial was undertaken to ascertain the efficacy of a structured semi-interactive stroke prevention package in patients with subacute stroke to reduce recurrent strokes, myocardial infarction, and death.[ 8 ] This did not reduce the vascular events when compared to standard care.

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