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Previous Statin Use and High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging Characteristics of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Plaque: The Intensive Statin Treatment in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients With Intracranial Atherosclerosis Study Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Premorbid statin usage is independently associated with reduced plaque enhancement and a decrease in large cortical lesions in patients with intracranial atherosclerotic stroke.
Source: Stroke - June 26, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chung, J.-W., Hwang, J., Lee, M. J., Cha, J., Bang, O. Y. Tags: Lipids and Cholesterol, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Treatment, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Demographic, Clinical, and Radiologic Predictors of Neurologic Deterioration in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
One-third of patients with acute ischemic stroke develop early neurologic worsening, which is associated with increased mortality and long-term functional disability. We investigated the predictive factors for neurologic deterioration in patients with acute ischemic stroke within 1 week of onset. We retrospectively investigated 643 patients who were admitted within 2 days of acute ischemic stroke between April 2007 and March 2010. Neurologic deterioration was defined as an increase of 4 points or more in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score within 1 week of admission. We retrieved data on demograph...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 9, 2011 Category: Neurology Authors: Nobukazu Miyamoto, Yasutaka Tanaka, Yuji Ueno, Miyako Kawamura, Yoshiaki Shimada, Ryota Tanaka, Nobutaka Hattori, Takao Urabe Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Association of Ideal Cardiovascular Health With Vascular Brain Injury and Incident Dementia Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Adherence to the American Heart Association’s ideal CVH factors and behaviors, particularly in midlife, may protect against cerebrovascular disease and dementia.
Source: Stroke - April 24, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Pase, M. P., Beiser, A., Enserro, D., Xanthakis, V., Aparicio, H., Satizabal, C. L., Himali, J. J., Kase, C. S., Vasan, R. S., DeCarli, C., Seshadri, S. Tags: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Cognitive Impairment Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden Is Increased in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Clinical Sciences
This study aimed to determine the association between SLE and features on neuroimaging of cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), a risk factor for stroke.Methods—Consecutive patients attending a clinic for SLE were recruited. All patients underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging; had blood samples taken for markers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, cholesterol, and autoantibodies; and underwent cognitive and psychiatric testing. The data were compared with sex- and age-matched healthy controls and patients with minor stroke. Features of SVD were measured, a total SVD score calculated, and associations sought with...
Source: Stroke - October 23, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wiseman, S. J., Bastin, M. E., Jardine, C. L., Barclay, G., Hamilton, I. F., Sandeman, E., Hunt, D., Amft, E. N., Thomson, S., Belch, J. F. F., Ralston, S. H., Wardlaw, J. M. Tags: Risk Factors, Imaging, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Stroke Dysbiosis Index (SDI) in Gut Microbiome Are Associated With Brain Injury and Prognosis of Stroke
Conclusions: We developed an index to measure gut microbiota dysbiosis in stroke patients; this index was significantly correlated with patients' outcome and was causally related to outcome in a mouse model of stroke. Our model facilitates the potential clinical application of gut microbiota data in stroke and adds quantitative evidence linking the gut microbiota to stroke. Introduction Ischemic stroke imposes a heavy burden on society, with 24.9 million cases worldwide (1). Although intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment greatly improve some patients' prognosis, the prognosis for most pa...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

A Genetic Variant of miR-34a Contributes to Susceptibility of Ischemic Stroke Among Chinese Population
This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81560552, 81260234), Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN) (2017JJA180826), Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education (CN) (201601009) and Key Laboratory Open Project Fund of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN) (kfkt20160064). Conflict of Interest Statement The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. Supplementary Material The Supplementary Material for this article can be fou...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 23, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Cryptogenic stroke
In about a quarter of ischaemic strokes the cause is undetermined, because the investigation is incomplete or delayed, because there are multiple causes or because the stroke is truly cryptogenic. Cryptogenic stroke can be further classified as non‐embolic or embolic. Embolic stroke of undetermined source can be due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, minor emboligenic cardiac conditions, atheroembolism, cancer associated and paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or less often a pulmonary fistula. Currently, risk factor control, statins and antiplatelets are the main therapeutic measures to prevent rec...
Source: European Journal of Neurology - January 18, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: A. C. Fonseca, J. M. Ferro Tags: Invited Review Source Type: research

The risk of ischaemic stroke in primary antiphospholipid syndrome patients: a prospective study
ConclusionsPatients with PAPS, including young patients, have a high risk of recurrent thrombosis despite anticoagulation treatment. A careful risk assessment is mandatory to identify patients at risk for recurrence.
Source: European Journal of Neurology - December 2, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: M. Radin, K. Schreiber, I. Cecchi, D. Roccatello, M. J. Cuadrado, S. Sciascia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Prestroke Statins, Progression of White Matter Hyperintensities, and Cognitive Decline in Stroke Patients with Confluent White Matter Hyperintensities
In this study, we investigated the hypothesis that prestroke statin use would reduce the progression of WMH and/or cognitive decline among stroke patients with confluent WMH. Patients (n = 100) were participants of the VITAmins To Prevent Stroke magnetic resonance imaging substudy. All patients had confluent WMH on magnetic resonance imaging at baseline. Eighty-one patients completed the 2-year follow-up. We assessed general cognition and executive function using the mini-mental state examination and Mattis dementia rating scale–initiation/perseveration subscale, respectively. We compared the change in volume of WMH ...
Source: Neurotherapeutics - July 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Value of Eye Movement Exam in Aiding Precise Localization in Stroke (P1.016)
We present an unusual presentation of midbrain stroke presenting with bilateral ptosis in an African American male with vascular risk factors and concurrent use of bevacizumab. This case illustrates how detailed knowledge of anatomy and detailed neurologic exam remain valuable tools for localizing and diagnosing subtle presentations of common neurologic disease. Case description: A 69 year-old African American man with vascular risk factors including hypertension, hyperlipidemia and poorly controlled diabetes experienced sudden onset horizontal diplopia associated with fatigue. The patient presented to the Emergency Depart...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Khandker, N., Schmerler, D., Mahajan, S., Serra, A., Strbian, D. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology I ePosters Source Type: research

Brain Infarction MRI Pattern in Stroke Patients with Intracardiac Thrombus
Conclusions: ICT-related stroke is associated with acute SCCI presence on MRI.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT04456309.Cerebrovasc Dis
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 17, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Emerging Role of Carotid MRI for Personalized Ischemic Stroke Risk Prediction in Patients With Carotid Artery Stenosis
Rupture of a vulnerable carotid plaque is an important cause of ischemic stroke. Prediction models can support medical decision-making by estimating individual probabilities of future events, while magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide detailed information on plaque vulnerability. In this review, prediction models for medium to long-term (>90 days) prediction of recurrent ischemic stroke among patients on best medical treatment for carotid stenosis are evaluated, and the emerging role of MRI of the carotid plaque for personalized ischemic stroke prediction is discussed. A systematic search identified two models; ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - August 3, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Grading and Interpretation of White Matter Hyperintensities Using Statistical Maps Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— We have generated a novel graphical WMH grading (Kim statistical WMH scoring) system, correlated to risk factors and adjusted for age/hypertension. Further studies are required to confirm whether the combined data set allows grading of WMH burden in individual patients and a tailored patient-specific interpretation in ischemic stroke-related clinical practice.
Source: Stroke - November 24, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ryu, W.-S., Woo, S.-H., Schellingerhout, D., Chung, M. K., Kim, C. K., Jang, M. U., Park, K.-J., Hong, K.-S., Jeong, S.-W., Na, J.-Y., Cho, K.-H., Kim, J.-T., Kim, B. J., Han, M.-K., Lee, J., Cha, J.-K., Kim, D.-H., Lee, S. J., Ko, Y., Cho, Y.-J., Lee, B. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Cerebral Lacunes, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Long-Term Effect of Fee-For-Service-Based Reimbursement Cuts on Processes and Outcomes of Care for Stroke: Interrupted Time-Series Study From Taiwan Original Articles
Conclusions— There are improvement trends in processes and outcomes of care over time. However, the reimbursement cuts from the FFS-based global budget cap are associated with trend changes in processes and outcomes of care for stroke. The FFS-based reimbursement cuts may have long-term positive and negative associations with stroke care.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - January 20, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tung, Y.-C., Chang, G.-M., Cheng, S.-H. Tags: Health policy and outcome research Original Articles Source Type: research

The risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after thrombolysis for acute stroke: Current concepts and perspectives
Conclusions: In addition to the already known risk factors considered in the standard protocols, an individualized evaluation of risks is needed to minimize the risk of brain hemorrhage after thrombolysis for ischemic stroke.
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - June 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Pedro J Modrego Source Type: research