Stroke in Hispanic Americans

The Hispanic American population is the fastest growing minority group with increasing representation among the older age strata. Current ethnic-speci fic cerebrovascular disease data regarding stroke outcomes and risk factor status reveal significant differences compared with other race/ethnic group s. The authors discuss the literature on stroke incidence and mortality amo ng Hispanic populations. Traditional risk factors, access to care and strok e mechanism differences are also discussed. Advances in Hispanic American s pecific stroke prevention and treatment efforts demand further investigatio n to better define Hispanic American stroke prevention and acute treatment strategies.