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Poor Awareness of Stroke—A Hospital-Based Study from South India: An Urgent Need For Awareness Programs
Background: Stroke treatment has reached a new benchmark with thrombolytic therapy. However, India has witnessed a tremendous increase in morbidity and mortality of stroke over the past few decades. The prime deciding factor is initiation of treatment within the time window, which requires early recognition of stroke symptoms. We wished to analyze the lacunae in the stroke knowledge in our population. This hospital-based study assessed awareness of the public regarding stroke.Methods: Two trained medical students interviewed accompanying relatives using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Statistical Packa...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Bindu Menon, Jatla J. Swaroop, Haripuram K.R. Deepika, Jyothi Conjeevaram, K. Munisusmitha Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Short-term Bleeding Events Observed with Clopidogrel Loading in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
Discussion: Contrary to our original hypothesis, patients with AIS receiving clopidogrel loading doses within 24 hours of symptom onset did not appear to experience a higher rate of new serious bleeding events during acute hospitalization when compared with patients who did not receive loading doses. The Platelet-Oriented Inhibition in New TIA and Minor Ischemic Stroke trial is expected to provide insight into the safety of clopidogrel loading as an acute intervention after cerebral ischemia.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Lester Y. Leung, Karen C. Albright, Amelia K. Boehme, Joseph Tarsia, Kamal R. Shah, James E. Siegler, Erica M. Jones, Gayle R. Pletsch, Timothy M. Beasley, Sheryl Martin-Schild Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research