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3 days ago · Baseline patient characteristics such as ages, sex, used OAC name, the indication for OAC, and other diagnoses were recorded. Stroke locations of the patients as determined using brain diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were categorized according to the Bamford Stroke Classification.
4 days ago · A major challenge in optimizing quality of care for patients with stroke is in addressing transitions of care and care fragmentation, especially in health systems where rehabilitation, long‐term care, and acute‐care hospital services may be provided by operationally or financially distinct entities.
4 days ago · The prevalence of patients with prior stroke is increasing globally. Accordingly, there is a need for up-to-date evidence of patient-related prognostic factors for stroke recurrence, post stroke myocardial infarction (MI) and death based on long-term follow-up of stroke survivors. For this purpose, the RIALTO study was established in 2004. Design.
2 days ago · Neither do the 2019 guidelines from the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) "because of the low quality of evidence"; ESO recommends initiating OAC treatment after 14 days in patients with major ...
4 days ago · Unlike an ischemic stroke, the blockage in a TIA quickly breaks down and clears on its own and does not cause permanent damage to the brain. TIA symptoms begin suddenly and are the same as stroke symptoms: Arm, face or leg numbness or weakness, especially on only one side. Balance or coordination issues. Changes in vision or other senses.
4 days ago · Stroke and Vascular Neurology is the official journal of the Chinese Stroke Association. Supported by a team of renowned Editors, and fully open access, the journal encourages debate on controversial techniques, issues on health policy and social medicine.
3 days ago · Neurology. FINDINGS from a recent study demonstrated that discontinuing oral anticoagulation (OAC) significantly increases the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke (IS) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). This nationwide cohort study, conducted in Denmark, involved 8,119 patients aged 50 years or older who had experienced an initial ...
