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Prevalence of Poststroke Neurocognitive Disorders Using National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke-Canadian Stroke Network, VASCOG Criteria (Vascular Behavioral and Cognitive Disorders), and Optimized Criteria of Cognitive Deficit Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—This study is the first to have optimized the operationalization of the criterion for poststroke cognitive impairment. It documented the prevalence of poststroke NCD in the GRECOG-VASC cohort and showed that mild cognitive impairment accounts for 80% of the affected patients. Finally, the method developed in the present study offers a means of harmonizing the diagnosis of NCD.Clinical Trial Registration—URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01339195.
Source: Stroke - April 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Melanie Barbay, Herve Taillia, Claudine Nedelec–Ciceri, Flavie Bompaire, Camille Bonnin, Jerome Varvat, Francoise Grangette, Momar Diouf, Emmanuel Wiener, Jean–Louis Mas, Martine Roussel, Olivier Godefroy Tags: Cognitive Impairment Original Contributions Source Type: research

Effects of cold temperature and snowfall on stroke mortality: A case-crossover analysis.
CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that cold temperature and snowfall are independent risk factors for death from hemorrhagic stroke in men. These findings imply that interventions to prevent fatal hemorrhagic stroke during winter should include both cold temperature exposure and snowfall in men. PMID: 30784804 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Environment International - February 20, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Polcaro-Pichet S, Kosatsky T, Potter BJ, Bilodeau-Bertrand M, Auger N Tags: Environ Int Source Type: research

Treating stroke patients just 15 minutes earlier can save lives
Initiating stroke treatment just 15 minutes faster can save lives and prevent disability, according to a new UCLA-led study, published today inJAMA. The research also determined that busier hospitals — those that treat more than 450 people for stroke each year — have better outcomes than those that treat fewer than 400 stroke patients per year.Researchers at the  David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and five other institutions in the U.S. and Canada, examined data for 6,756 people who experienced ischemic strokes. The patients ’ median age was 71, and 51.2% were women.The researchers looked at stroke patients ’...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - July 16, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Ten-year trends in stroke admissions and outcomes in Canada.
CONCLUSION: The rate of admissions for stroke is decreasing but there is an increase in stroke admissions for younger patients. In-hospital mortality is decreasing; fewer patients are going directly home without services and more are requiring support services. PMID: 25857318 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences - April 10, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Kamal N, Lindsay MP, Côté R, Fang J, Kapral MK, Hill MD Tags: Can J Neurol Sci Source Type: research

Incidence and Current Treatment Gaps in Pediatric Stroke and TIA: An Ontario-Wide Population-Based Study
Conclusion: Our population-based study yielded a higher incidence rate than prior North-American studies. Important care gaps exist including delayed diagnosis, lack of expert care, and departure from published treatment guidelines. Variability in ICD PPV and yield underlines the need for prospective data collection and for improving the pediatric stroke and TIA coding processes.Neuroepidemiology 2019;52:119 –127
Source: Neuroepidemiology - January 18, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Secondary prevention treatment after acute stroke in older South Asian, Chinese and other Canadians: a retrospective data analysis.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Little is known about whether there are differences in medication use between older patients of Chinese descent, those of South Asian descent and other Canadian patients after acute ischemic or primary intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke. The aim of this population-based study was to evaluate potential ethnic differences in secondary prevention pharmacotherapy after acute stroke. METHODS: Using health administrative data, we conducted a retrospective analysis of all patients aged 66 years or more admitted to hospital with acute stroke in Ontario (1997-2011) and British Columbia (1997-2009). ...
Source: cmaj - September 11, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Khan NA, McAlister FA, Pilote L, Palepu A, Quan H, Hill MD, Fang J, Kapral MK Tags: CMAJ Open Source Type: research

Timely access to inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: a qualitative study of perceived barriers and potential solutions in Ontario, Canada.
CONCLUSIONS: The structure of Ontario's health care system presents challenges to early transfer of stroke patients to inpatient rehabilitation, yet the stakeholders consulted in this study felt that these could be addressed with proper planning, improved coordination and targeted investment. Implications for rehabilitation Stroke units are a well-established best practice in stroke care and timely access to rehabilitation is a key component of their effectiveness. Stroke experts in Ontario, Canada recommend transfer of suitable patients to inpatient rehabilitation on day 5 and day 7, on average, after ischemic and hemorrh...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - September 18, 2017 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Meyer MJ, Teasell R, Kelloway L, Meyer SB, Willems D, O'Callaghan C Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

Prevalence of Walking Limitation after Acute Stroke and its Impact on Discharge to Home
CONCLUSION: Approximately half of patients with first-ever stroke present with lower extremity weakness and walking limitation. Early walking ability is a significant predictor of returning home after acute hospitalization, independent of stroke severity. Discharge planning may be facilitated early after stroke with the familiar assessment of walking ability.IMPACT: An early assessment of walking function within days of stroke admission can help to streamline discharge planning.LAY SUMMARY: Nearly half of all individuals who experience a first-time stroke have walking difficulty when they arrive to the hospital. The severi...
Source: Physical Therapy - October 31, 2021 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Dennis R Louie Lisa A Simpson W Ben Mortenson Thalia S Field Jennifer Yao Janice J Eng Source Type: research

Relationships between long-term residential exposure to total environmental noise and stroke incidence
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that total environmental noise is associated with incident stroke, which is consistent with studies on transportation noise and other CVD.PMID:35900388 | DOI:10.4103/nah.nah_34_21
Source: Noise and Health - July 28, 2022 Category: Audiology Authors: Larisa I Yankoty Philippe Gamache C éline Plante Sophie Goudreau Claudia Blais St éphane Perron Michel Fournier Martina S Ragettli Marianne Hatzopoulou Ying Liu Audrey Smargiassi Source Type: research

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