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Time to ct scan imaging after symptom onset among ischeamic stroke patients presenting to a quaternary hospital in ghana
This study sought to determine the time of onset of symptoms to the time a CT imaging was done among patients presenting with acute stroke at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Duodu, D. Brodie Mends, B. Agbinko-Djobalar, P. Pekyi-Boateng, M. Amerwornu, P Adjei, A Akpalu, K Nkromah Source Type: research

ASPECT Score and Its Application to Vasospasm in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage: a Case –Control Study
AbstractDelayed cerebral ischaemia (DCI) is a significant complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) and is strongly associated with poorer outcome. The Alberta Stroke Program Early Computer Tomography (ASPECT) score is an established scoring tool, used in acute ischaemic stroke, to quantify early ischaemic changes on CT head scans. We aim to identify if ASPECT scoring correlates with functional outcome in DCI following aSAH. Retrospective case –control study. Inclusion criteria: admission to the Department of Neurosurgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (a tertiary neurosurgical centre in the Unite...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - August 9, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Prognostic Factors of the Lethality of Stroke at the Sour ô Sanou University Teaching Hospital of Burkina Faso
Conclusion: The study has identified three prognostic factors of lethality that are the hemorrhagic stroke type, the altered state of consciousness, and the central facial paralysis. Given the high case fatality, it is important to develop and implement effective prevention and management strategies adapted to the resources for the optimal control of stroke in Africa.Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2022;12:36 –46
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra - March 2, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

248 An Evaluation of Patient Education Post-Stroke
ConclusionThese results illustrate areas in which we can improve education post-stroke, including ensuring patients receive individualised information about the aetiology of their stroke, risk factors and the importance of new medications. It also highlights the importance of ensuring advice regarding driving is clearly explained and documented.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The Outcome of Status Epilepticus and Long-Term Follow-Up
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of regular care and patient follow-up. Introduction Status epilepticus (SE) is a condition and most extreme form of epilepsy (1), which leads to abnormal and prolonged seizure (at least 5 min). In case SE persists over 30 min, it may have severe long-term consequences (2). Referring to the new classification scheme of SE, there are two operational dimensions of the definition: time point 1 (T1) is associated with abnormally prolonged seizure, when therapy should be initiated, while time point 2 (T2) is related to the time of on-going seizure activity involving a risk...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Risk factors of stroke recurrence in a low income country: case of Senegal (P6.289)
Conclusions:Stroke recurrence is relatively frequent in Senegal. Frequently, patients are irregularly followed up sometimes because of the unavailability of neurologists and neurology unit in peripheral regions and the cost of treatment. Effort should be done to improve the management of cardiovascular risk factors.Disclosure: Dr. Gams Massi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nyassinde has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Massi, D. G., Nyassinde, J. Tags: Prevention of Cerebrovascular Disease Source Type: research

Validation of Siriraj Stroke Score in southeast Nigeria
Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye,1 Kenneth Arinze Ohagwu,2 Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche,3,4 Abali Chuku,5 Rowland Ihezuo Nw.e,2 Christopher Chukwuemeka Ohagwu,6 Ignatius U Ezeani,7 Collins Ogbonna Nwabuko,8 Martin Anazodo Nnoli,9 Efosa Oviasu,4,10 Okechukwu Samuel Ogah4,11 1Division of Nephrology, 2Division of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria; 3Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria; 4Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria; 5Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria; 6Department of Radiograp...
Source: International Journal of General Medicine - October 23, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: International Journal of General Medicine Source Type: research

Port Harcourt Stroke Registry: A Prospective Hospital Based Study. (P1.074)
CONCLUSION: This Stroke Registry, first of its kind from this region of Nigeria presents a handy tool to track the epidemiology of stroke in this region. It will contribute to stroke prevention by providing the evidence required to formulate policies and measures required to control identified risk factors.Disclosure: Dr. Okunoye has nothing to disclose. Dr. Asekomeh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Iyagba has nothing to disclose. Dr. Onwuchekwa has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Okunoye, C., Asekomeh, G., Iyagba, A., Onwuchekwa, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Diagnostic Value of S100B Protein in the Differential Diagnosis of Acute Vertigo in the Emergency Department / El Valor Diagnóstico de la Proteína S100B en el Diagnóstico Diferencial del Vértigo Agudo en el Servicio de Urgencias
ConclusionsTo the best of our knowledge this is the first study assessing the utility of serum S100B levels for diagnosis of acute‐onset vertigo. Serum S100B levels are associated with the presence of central causes of vertigo on cranial MRI. However, serum S100B levels are not sufficiently sensitive to exclude candidates from cranial MRI. Resumen ObjetivosEl vértigo es un motivo de consulta frecuente y es consecuencia de una etiología central o periférica. Debido a que las causas centrales pueden ser de riesgo vital, la determinación de la naturaleza del vértigo es crucial en el servicio de urgencias (SU). Con un ...
Source: Academic Emergency Medicine - August 13, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Aslı Gülfer Kartal, Serkan Yılmaz, Elif Yaka, Murat Pekdemir, Hasan Tahsin Sarısoy, Mustafa Baki Çekmen, Melih Yüksel Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research

Sudden unexpected death in schizophrenia: Autopsy findings in psychiatric inpatients
In conclusion, sudden cardiac death occurs at a 0.8% rate in a psychiatric hospital, well above general population rates. Autopsy findings indicate that sudden death in schizophrenia is caused by structural cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological abnormalities, with most cases due to acute myocardial infarction. Early recognition and treatment of coronary artery disease must become a clinical priority for all adults with schizophrenia.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - April 7, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Petru Ifteni, Christoph U. Correll, Victoria Burtea, John M. Kane, Peter Manu Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research

Pineal Calcification Is Associated with Symptomatic Cerebral Infarction
Conclusions: Pineal calcification may be a potential new contributor to cerebral infarction.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 22, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Amnat Kitkhuandee, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Nutjaree Pratheepawanit Johns, Jaturat Kanpittaya, Jeffrey Johns Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Clinico-Radiological Profile of Strokes in Kashmir Valley, North-West India: A Study from a University Hospital (P03.172)
CONCLUSIONS: Intracerebral hemorrhage was the commonest stroke-type observed in Kashmir accounting for close to two third of strokes with male preponderance.Disclosure: Dr. Shah has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bardi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dar has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Shah, P., Bardi, G., Dar, A. Tags: P03 Cerebrovascular Disease III Source Type: research