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CHA2DS2-VASC-AF2 score accurately predicts moderate-to-severe acute neurological dysfunction in the course of first ever ischemic stroke
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and serious long-term disability worldwide [1]. Cardio-embolic stroke, most frequently related to atrial fibrillation (AF), is associated with a high risk of severe psychomotor disability and high stroke-related mortality rate [2]. The commonly applied CHA2DS2-VASC score properly identifies patients at a very low risk of stroke who do not require long-term anticoagulation [3]. Apart from its high predictive value in terms of stroke risk stratification, pre-admission CHA2DS2-VASC score has been recently shown to reflect the actual severity of stroke, once it occurs [4 –5].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - November 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maciej T. Wybraniec, Maciej Faryan, B łażej Kusz, Anetta Lasek-Bal, Katarzyna Mizia-Stec Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

The presence of Tau protein in blood as a potential prognostic factor in stroke patients.
Abstract Tau protein is found in the blood of 40 - 50% of patients in the acute phase of a stroke, as a result of the degradation of neurons and damage to the blood-brain barrier. The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of tau protein in the blood of stroke patients, as well as to evaluate the potential impact of tau protein presence in the blood of patients on their neurological state during the first 24 hours, and their functional condition three months after the stroke. Eighty-seven patients aged 39 - 99 (42 females and 45 males) diagnosed with stroke were enrolled in the prospective study (August 2014...
Source: J Physiol Pharmacol - September 30, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A Lasek-Bal A, Jedrzejowska-Szypulka H, Rozycka J, Bal W, Kowalczyk A, Holecki M, Dulawa J, Lewin-Kowalik J Tags: J Physiol Pharmacol Source Type: research

Cardiovascular diseases in patients 65 years and younger with non-cardiogenic stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Aetiologically heterogeneous stroke and cardiogenic stroke are the most commonly observed among young stroke patients. Cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation are the most common sources of cerebral embolism in young patients with cardiogenic stroke. Nearly 1/5 of patients with a non-cardiogenic stroke have congenital or acquired structural changes in the heart. PMID: 27279848 [PubMed]
Source: Archives of Medical Science - June 10, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Arch Med Sci Source Type: research

Response to the letter concerning the article "Rivaroxaban in secondary cardiogenic stroke prevention: two-year single-centre experience based on follow-up of 209 patients".
PMID: 27197013 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Urbanek T, Puz P, Piekarski M Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Low Concentration of BDNF in the Acute Phase of Ischemic Stroke as a Factor in Poor Prognosis in Terms of Functional Status of Patients.
CONCLUSIONS The neurological status and concentration of BDNF on the 1st day of ischemic stroke are independent prognostic factors in medium-term observation. Reduction in the concentration of BDNF in the acute phase of stroke is a factor for poor prognosis in terms of the functional status of patients on the 90th day after onset. PMID: 26656843 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Medical Science Monitor - December 18, 2015 Category: Research Tags: Med Sci Monit Source Type: research

Rivaroxaban in secondary cardiogenic stroke prevention: two-year single-center experience based on follow-up of 209 patients.
CONCLUSIONS: For patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and cerebrovascular events , the use of rivaroxaban in a real-world clinical setting results in a high efficacious treatment profile and acceptable safety. PMID: 26502939 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - October 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Urbanek T, Puz P, Piekarski M Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

New-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with elevated troponin I levels in the acute phase of stroke
Troponin I (TnI) increase in the acute phase of stroke may be due to the presence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), other medical conditions and/or neurogenic-induced cardiac injury, especially in stroke involving the insula of the right brain hemisphere [1]. In this case, damage to cardiomyocytes is probably due to the rapid release of catecholamines into the bloodstream as a result of sympathoadrenal activation [2,3]. The consequences of cardiac injury may include new-onset arrhythmias, such as multifocal ventricular beats, couplets and unsustained ventricular tachycardia or atrial fibrillation (AF) [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anetta Lasek-Bal, Zbigniew Gąsior, Teresa Kowalewska-Twardela, Tomasz Urbanek Source Type: research

Complex interventional treatment in a patient with cardiogenic stroke.
PMID: 25997487 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Urbanek T, Kostyra J, Ziaja D, Ziaja K Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

The impact of anemia on the course and short-term prognosis in patients with first ever ischemic stroke.
CONCLUSION: Mild anemia did not influence significantly the neurological condition in acute phase of stroke but worsened the functional status in subacute phase of stroke. The neurological state on the first day of stroke and the hemispheric location of cerebral ischemia are independent factors of poor prognosis in patients with anemia in short-term follow-up. PMID: 25890925 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska - April 25, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Holecki M, Stęposz A, Duława J Tags: Neurol Neurochir Pol Source Type: research

Complex interventional treatment in a patient with atrial fibrillation and stroke caused by large carotid artery thrombus: a case report
Conclusion: Emergency carotid embolectomy together with thrombectomy and local thrombolytic rt-PA treatment may be a reasonable rescue therapy for carefully selected patients with large-vessel acute stroke. Further research is needed to establish the advantages and safety of surgical thrombectomy in patients with acute embolic occlusion of the carotid artery and ineffectiveness of or contraindications for systemic thrombolytic treatment.
Source: BMC Neurology - April 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Anetta Lasek-BalTomasz UrbanekDamian ZiajaAldona Warsz-WianeckaPrzemys¿aw PuzKrzysztof Ziaja Source Type: research

Give Thanks for Your Eyes: 7 Amazing Facts
As Thanksgiving fast approaches, we're reminded to give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives: our loved ones, our freedom and most certainly our good health. As humans, we're extremely visual creatures, so as you look upon the joyous gathering of friends and family prior to feasting, consider taking a moment to give thanks for your healthy eyesight as well. Many of us are guilty of taking some of the most wondrous and spectacular things about how our bodies function for granted. I think it was Ben Franklin who remarked how people marvel at beautiful vistas, but forget about the miracle of the human body. For examp...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cerebral embolism in the perioperative period in patients post invasive treatment of carotid artery stenosis. Does invasive treatment prevent cerebral embolism?
CONCLUSIONS: 1. Microembolic signals in the middle cerebral artery detected with the use of transcranial ultrasound examination in the early period after carotid revascularization of the internal carotid artery are usually asymptomatic. 2. Cerebral embolism in the early period after carotid revascularization is more frequently found inpatients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis subjected to a repair procedure. 3. The clinical significance of cerebral emboli found after carotid revascularization requires further research. PMID: 24846363 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - May 20, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lasek-Bal A, Urbanek T, Puz P, Ziaja D, Ziaja K Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Cerebral microembolism in patients with segmental left ventricular wall motion abnormalities.
CONCLUSIONS: Embolic signals in the middle cerebral artery in patients with segmental left ventricular hypokinesis have to be considered as a risk factor of stroke. The following changes are observed in patients with cardiogenic stroke: hypokinetic intraventricular septum, high intensity embolic signals, increased serum fibrinogen levels and leucocyte count. It may indicate the importance of these factors in the aetiology of stroke. PMID: 24821634 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska - March 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Warsz-Wianecka A, Lasek-Bal A, Kazibutowska Z Tags: Neurol Neurochir Pol Source Type: research