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Prescription of secondary preventive drugs after ischemic stroke: results from the Malaysian National Stroke Registry
This study assessed the prescription of secondary preventive drugs among ischemic stroke patients upon hospital dis...
Source: BMC Neurology - November 23, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Wen Yea Hwong, Zariah Abdul Aziz, Norsima Nazifah Sidek, Michiel L. Bots, Sharmini Selvarajah, L. Jaap Kappelle, Sheamini Sivasampu and Ilonca Vaartjes Tags: Research article Source Type: research
One-year versus five-year hospital readmission after ischemic stroke and TIA
The burden of hospital readmission after stroke is substantial, but little knowledge exists on factors associated with long-term readmission after stroke. In a cohort comprising patients with ischemic stroke a...
Source: BMC Neurology - January 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Anna Therese Bjerkreim, Halvor Naess, Andrej Netland Khanevski, Lars Thomassen, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen and Nicola Logallo Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Burden, clinical outcomes and predictors of time to in hospital mortality among adult patients admitted to stroke unit of Jimma university medical center: a prospective cohort study
The global burden of stroke epidemiology is changing rapidly. Over the 1990 –2013 periods, there was a significant increase in the absolute number of deaths and incident events of stroke. The burden of stroke v...
Source: BMC Neurology - August 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Ginenus Fekadu, Legese Chelkeba and Ayantu Kebede Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Outcomes of thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke: mothership, drip-and-ship, and ship-and-drip paradigms
Chulalongkorn Stroke Center is a comprehensive stroke center (CSC) located in Bangkok, Thailand. Our stroke network consists of different levels of spoke hospitals, ranging from community hospitals where throm...
Source: BMC Neurology - February 3, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Naruchorn Kijpaisalratana, Aurauma Chutinet, Wasan Akarathanawat, Pakkawan Vongvasinkul and Nijasri C. Suwanwela Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Stroke mimics in patients clinically diagnosed with stroke at a tertiary teaching hospital in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study
Stroke mimics account for up to one-third of acute stroke admissions and are a heterogeneous entity which pose diagnostic challenges. Diagnosing such patients is however crucial to avoid delays in treatment an...
Source: BMC Neurology - July 7, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Karim M. Mahawish and Patricia Munseri Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Clinical profiles, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes of stroke in the medical ward of Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia; a retrospective study
Undoubtedly, stroke is expanding as a global public health issue. Stroke-related deaths are attributable to modifiable risk factors. A demographic shift in Ethiopia increased the prevalence of stroke risk fact...
Source: BMC Neurology - November 1, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Hussen Abdu, Fentaw Tadese and Girma Seyoum Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of not maintaining regular medical follow-up after stroke
Regular medical follow-up after stroke is important to reduce the risk of post-stroke complications and hospital readmission. Little is known about the factors associated with stroke survivors not maintaining ...
Source: BMC Neurology - June 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Mellanie V. Springer, Lesli E. Skolarus, Chunyang Feng and James F. Burke Tags: Research Source Type: research
Improving transitions in acute stroke patients discharged to home: the Michigan stroke transitions trial (MISTT) protocol
For some stroke patients and caregivers, navigating the transition between hospital discharge and returning home is associated with substantial psychosocial and health-related challenges. Currently, no evidenc...
Source: BMC Neurology - June 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Mathew J. Reeves, Anne K. Hughes, Amanda T. Woodward, Paul P. Freddolino, Constantinos K. Coursaris, Sarah J. Swierenga, Lee H. Schwamm and Michele C. Fritz Source Type: research
Adjustment of oral diet based on flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in acute stroke patients: a cross-sectional hospital-based registry study
Diagnosing dysphagia in acute stroke patients is crucial, as this comorbidity determines morbidity and mortality; we therefore investigated the impact of flexible nasolaryngeal endoscopy (FEES) in acute stroke...
Source: BMC Neurology - November 12, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Tobias Braun, Martin Juenemann, Maxime Viard, Marco Meyer, Iris Reuter, Mario Prosiegel, Manfred Kaps and Christian Tanislav Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The burden and outcomes of stroke in young adults at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a comparison with older adults
Stroke burden in young adults is growing associated with unique risk factors and devastating outcomes. We aimed to investigate the magnitude, risk factors and outcomes of first ever stroke in young adults ≤45 ...
Source: BMC Neurology - May 25, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Patricia Munseri and Khuzeima Khanbhai Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Pre-stroke adherence to a Mediterranean diet pattern is associated with lower acute ischemic stroke severity: a cross-sectional analysis of a prospective hospital-register study
High adherence to a Mediterranean Diet is associated with reduced incidence and mortality of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) but may also be associated with severity. Our purpose was to investigate the association...
Source: BMC Neurology - June 23, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Pablo M. Lavados, Enrico Mazzon, Alexis Rojo, Alejandro M. Brunser and Ver ónica V. Olavarría Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Transient cognitive impairment in the acute phase of stroke – prevalence, risk factors and influence on long-term prognosis in population of patients with stroke (research study – part of the PROPOLIS study)
This study evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for transient co...
Source: BMC Neurology - February 17, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Jakub Dro ś, Katarzyna Kowalska, Paulina Pasińska and Aleksandra Klimkowicz-Mrowiec Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development and validation of a clinical nomogram for differentiating hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke prehospital
The early detection and identification of stroke are essential to the prognosis of patients with suspected stroke symptoms out-of-hospital. We aimed to develop a risk prediction model based on the FAST score t...
Source: BMC Neurology - March 3, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Sheng Ye, Huiqing Pan, Weijia Li, Jinqiang Wang and Hailong Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Low total cholesterol level is the independent predictor of poor outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a hospital-based prospective study
Total cholesterol is a well-documented risk factor for coronary disease. Previous studies have shown that high total cholesterol level is associated with better stroke outcomes, but the association of low tota...
Source: BMC Neurology - March 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wenjuan Zhao, Zhongping An, Yan Hong, Guanen Zhou, Jingjing Guo, Yongli Zhang, Yuanju Yang, Xianjia Ning and Jinghua Wang Source Type: research
Prevalence of stroke in children admitted with sickle cell anaemia to Mulago Hospital
Stroke is a major complication of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). It occurs commonly in childhood with about 10 % of children with sickle cell anaemia getting affected by this complication. In Uganda, there is pauc...
Source: BMC Neurology - September 17, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Deogratias Munube, Elly Katabira, Grace Ndeezi, Moses Joloba, Samden Lhatoo, Martha Sajatovic and James K. Tumwine Source Type: research
