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Practice Variations in the Use of Novel Oral Anticoagulants for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke among Stroke Neurologists in Saudi Arabia.
In conclusion, the practice of stroke neurologists is consistent with and supports the available evidence from observational studies on the time of initiation of NOACs. Our findings provide a guide for clinicians who manage nvAF-related stroke until more robust evidence from randomized controlled trials is available. PMID: 31531241 [PubMed]
Source: Neurology Research International - September 20, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurol Res Int Source Type: research

Therapeutic Dilemma of Wake-up Stroke: Clinical and Brain Imaging Characteristics and Reperfusion as a Treatment Option
Conclusions: Only minor dissimilarities between clinical and radiologic features of WUS and clear-onset stroke were found. Circadian patterns of stroke onset were observed in both groups. Stroke was more likely to occur during waking than during sleep, and a diurnal pattern of common occurrence during the morning was documented. Recognition of the acceptable timeframe for acute reperfusion therapy in unwitnessed strokes is crucial so that thrombolytic treatment can be started for these patients.PMID:36441986 | DOI:10.4088/PCC.21m03216
Source: The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders - November 28, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Erum Mubashir Shariff Fahd Ali Al Khmais Saima Nazish Noman Ishaque Aishah Ibrahim Al Bakr Reem S AlOmar Danah Aljaafari Mohammad AlShurem Azra Zafar Rizwana Shahid Sari AlSuhaibani Saeed Al-Jubran Nehad M Soltan Abdulaziz Mohammad Al-Sharydah Majed Alabd Source Type: research

The CHA2DS2-VASc score and the risk of ischemic stroke in community-dwelling individuals with and without atrial fibrillation: The Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) study
Conclusion The risk of ischemic stroke is low across CHA2DS2-VASc score categories in community-dwelling individuals without AF. Individuals with AF are at high risk for ischemic stroke even with low CHA2DS2-VASc score, suggesting the need for stroke prevention in individuals with AF and one CHA2DS2-VASc stroke risk factor.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - July 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Practical perspectives on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: A view from the Middle East and North Africa
Publication date: April 2018Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, Volume 30, Issue 2Author(s): Ahmad S. Hersi, Yahya S. Alhebaishi, Omar Hamoui, Taher Hassan, Adel Khalifa Hamad, Mohamed Magdy, Hani Sabbour, Sameh ShaheenAbstractClinical guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) are available from several international cardiology associations. Patients with NVAF in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region present unique challenges and opportunities related to differences in geography, practice patterns, and patient demographics that are as yet unaddresse...
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Influence of Sex Difference on Distribution of Risk Factors and Etiologic Subtypes of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Reality of Facts
Conclusion: Significant sex-related differences were found in risk factors and subtypes of AIS in our cohort of patients. Findings of our study are in general comparable with studies from all over the world.
Source: Neurology India - October 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Azra Zafar Saima Nazish Rizwana Shahid Fahd A Alkhamis Aishah I Albakr Danah Aljaafari Erum M Shariff Foziah J G Alshamrani Majed Alabdali Source Type: research

Quality of anticoagulation control among patients with atrial fibrillation: An experience of a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - March 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Quality of Anticoagulation Control among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: an Experience of Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - February 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of inappropriate apixaban dosing in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at a large tertiary academic medical institution
ConclusionIn patients with NVAF receiving apixaban for stroke prevention in this real-world analysis,>  80% were prescribed an appropriate dosage of apixaban. Proactive procedures, such as integrating an electronic dosing algorithm, educating healthcare providers, and involving clinical pharmacists in medication review, may help ensure the use of appropriate apixaban dosages.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - December 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Endothelial dysfunction predicted cardiovascular events in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
CONCLUSION: In patients with paroxysmal AF, endothelial dysfunction was associated with composite cardiovascular events. Flow-mediated dilation was a significant predictor of cardiovascular events in patients with paroxysmal AF.PMID:35830994 | DOI:10.15537/smj.2022.43.7.20220214
Source: Saudi Medical Journal - July 13, 2022 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Jing Zhang Qiang Tan Wang Lina Zhang Zhaoqian Source Type: research

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