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Perioperative stroke and myocardial infarction in urologic surgery
CONCLUSIONS: Perioperative stroke and myocardial infarction were confirmed to be uncommon but devastating complications of urologic surgery, with incidence of 0.14% and 0.36%, respectively. Cystectomy was the highest risk urologic procedure. Perioperative stroke and myocardial infarction were strongly associated with age ≥ 70, hypertension, and disseminated cancer.PMID:34129461
Source: Canadian Journal of Urology - June 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Da David Jiang Kyle A Gillis Yiyi Chen Jason C Hedges Nicholas H Chakiryan 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

Pharmacists as Care Providers for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review.
CONCLUSIONS: Available evidence suggests that a variety of pharmacist interventions can have a positive impact on stroke patient outcomes. Pharmacists should be considered an integral member of the stroke patient care team. PMID: 28929979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences - September 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Basaraba JE, Picard M, George-Phillips K, Mysak T Tags: Can J Neurol Sci Source Type: research

Outcomes, experiences and palliative care in major stroke: a multicentre, mixed-method, longitudinal study.
Authors: Kendall M, Cowey E, Mead G, Barber M, McAlpine C, Stott DJ, Boyd K, Murray SA Abstract BACKGROUND: Case fatality after total anterior circulation stroke is high. Our objective was to describe the experiences and needs of patients and caregivers, and to explore whether, and how, palliative care should be integrated into stroke care. METHODS: From 3 stroke services in Scotland, we recruited a purposive sample of people with total anterior circulation stroke, and conducted serial, qualitative interviews with them and their informal and professional caregivers at 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year. Interviews we...
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - March 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: CMAJ Source Type: research