Following a TIA/minor stroke, the risk of further stroke is about 25% in the first year, is this:
An absolute risk – Yes – This is an absolute risk. It is expressed as a percentage or chance (e.g. 1 in 10) over a specified time period. A relative risk is the risk compared to somebody who has not had a TIA/minor stroke.
A relative risk – No – This is an absolute risk. It is expressed as a percentage or chance (e.g. 1 in 10) over a specified time period. A relative risk is the risk compared to somebody who has not had a TIA/minor stroke.
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