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Obstructive sleep apnea is independently associated with arterial stiffness in ischemic stroke patients
Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a predictor of all-cause mortality and recurrent vascular events following stroke. However, few studies have investigated the pathophysiology of OSA in ischemic stroke patients. Whether OSA independently increases arterial stiffness in ischemic stroke patients is determined by measuring the carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) and via the central augmentation index (AIx). This cross-sectional study consecutively recruited 127 subacute ischemic stroke patients who were admitted to a teaching hospital for inpatient rehabilitation (median age, 61.3 years; IQR 53.6–7...
Source: Journal of Neurology - March 20, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Comparison of outcome in stroke patients admitted during working hours vs. off-hours; a single-center cohort study
Discussion and conclusionsThe overall outcome of stroke patients admitted to a large Dutch teaching hospital is not influenced by time of admission. When studying OH effects, adjustment for disease severity and poor prognostic findings on imaging is crucial before drawing conclusions on staffing and material.
Source: Journal of Neurology - October 5, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Treatment course and outcomes after revascularization surgery for moyamoya disease in adults
ConclusionsThis analysis of nationally representative US data suggests that although readmission after RS for MMD is not uncommon, cerebral hemorrhagic events during the 90-day postoperative period are rare.
Source: Journal of Neurology - September 8, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Current treatment of central retinal artery occlusion: a national survey
ConclusionsThis survey shows that there is significant variability in treatment practices for acute CRAO in the US. Because of the high cerebrovascular and cardiovascular risk reported in this population of patients, it is notable that the approach to risk factor screening is also highly variable and many programs do not routinely refer patients to an emergency department for urgent evaluation. Finally, there appears to be equipoise among treatment teams regarding the efficacy of systemic fibrinolysis, as 53% of programs report a willingness to treat at least some patients with this modality.
Source: Journal of Neurology - December 13, 2017 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Telemedicine in general neurology: use of audiovisual consultation for on call back-up service in an acute care hospital
ConclusionsAudiovisual consultation seems to be a feasible and useful support in routine neurology back-up service of an acute care hospital. Better mobility of devices and flexibility of service is needed to improve availability and quality of this valuable tool.
Source: Journal of Neurology - February 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research