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Beneficial Effects of Implementing Stroke Protocols Require Establishment of a Geographically Distinct Unit Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Establishing a distinct SW is essential for achieving full benefits of stroke protocols implementation. SW patients have significantly fewer complications and better prognosis when compared with patients in medical wards.
Source: Stroke - November 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Akhtar, N., Kamran, S., Singh, R., Cameron, P., D'Souza, A., Imam, Y., Bourke, P., Joseph, S., Khan, R., Santos, M., Deleu, D., El-Zouki, A., Abou-Samra, A., Butt, A. A., Shuaib, A. Tags: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Primary Prevention, Rehabilitation, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

The Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes After Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study
Background: Stroke in diabetics may delay recovery and increases the risk of early recurrence of stroke. We compared the outcomes of patients (with and without diabetes) admitted with an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in the state of Qatar. Patients and methods: We prospectively compared the clinical presentation, complications, discharge outcome, and stroke recurrence at 90 days in patients with and without diabetes. Results: Five thousand two hundred twenty-eight stroke patients were admitted between January 2014 and December 2017.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 10, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Naveed Akhtar, Saadat Kamran, Rajvir Singh, Rayaz A. Malik, Dirk Deleu, Paula J. Bourke, Sujatha Joseph, Mark D. Santos, Deborah M. Morgan, Faisal M. Wadiwala, Reny Francis, Blessy M. Babu, Pooja George, Rumissa Ibrahim, Pablo Garcia-Bermejo, Ashfaq Shuai Source Type: research

A Prototype Worldwide Survey of Diagnostic and Treatment Modalities for Stroke
Stroke is a global health problem. However, very little is known about stroke care in low- to middle-income countries. Obtaining country-specific information could enable us to develop targeted programs to improve stroke care. We surveyed neurologists from 12 countries (Chile, Georgia, Nigeria, Qatar, India, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Denmark, Brazil, Belgium, and Bangladesh) using a web-based survey tool. Data were analyzed both for individual countries and by income classification (low income, lower middle income, upper middle income, and high income).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 21, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Venkatesh Aiyagari, Dilip K. Pandey, Fernando D. Testai, Rebbeca A. Grysiewicz, Alexander Tsiskaridze, Claudio Sacks, Yomi Ogun, Olubunmi A. Ogunrin, Basim M. Uthman, Patrice Lindsay, Philip B. Gorelick Source Type: research

Prevalence, Characteristics and Risk Factors for Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source in West and South Asia and North African Population Residing in Qatar
Background and Purpose: Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) is an important contributor to stroke worldwide. Little is known about ESUS in developing parts of the world such as South Asia, West Asia and North Africa despite the high stroke burden in these areas. The purpose of the study was to characterize the prevalence, demographic, risk factor and clinical aspects of ESUS in patients from South Asia, West Asia and North Africa residing in Qatar. Methods: Data were retrospectively collected on 3103 stoke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 8, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Jon D. Perkins, Naveed Akhtar, Pooja George, Abdul Salam, Heba Bandey, Blessy Babu, Paula J. Bourke, Saadat Kamran Source Type: research

Stroke Mimics: A five-year follow-up study from the Qatar Stroke Database
Mimics comprise a third of patients presenting with an acute stroke. There is limited information on their natural history.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Naveed Akhtar, Zain Bhutta, Saadat Kamran, Blessy Babu, Namitha Jose, Sujatha Joseph, Deborah Morgan, Reny Francis, Ahmed Own, Ashfaq Shuaib Source Type: research

Burden of Stroke in Qatar
Qatar is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The total population is over 2.1 million with around 15% being Qatari citizens. Hamad General Hospital (HGH) is the only tertiary referral governmental hospital in Qatar which admits acute (thrombolysis-eligible) stroke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 23, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Faisal Ibrahim, Dirk Deleu, Naveed Akhtar, Wafa Al-Yazeedi, Boulenouar Mesraoua, Sadaat Kamran, Ashfaq Shuaib Source Type: research

Stroke Thrombolysis Protocol Shortens “Door-to-Needle Time” and Improves Outcomes—Experience at a Tertiary Care Center in Qatar
To assess the effect of acute thrombolysis protocol on “door-to-needle time” (DTN) and improvement in outcome following acute stroke (AS).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 30, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Faisal Ibrahim, Naveed Akhtar, Abdul Salam, Saadat Kamran, Dirk Deleu, Atlantic D'Souza, Yahya Imam, Paula Bourke, Sujatha Joseph, Mark Santos, Rabia Khan, Zain A. Bhutta, Anjushri Bhagat, Ashfaq Shuaib Source Type: research

Diabetes: Chronic Metformin Treatment and Outcome Following Acute Stroke
ConclusionSimilar to previous reports, our study shows that diabetes adversely affects stroke outcome. The use of prior metformin is associated with better outcome in patients with ischemic stroke and results in lower mortality. The positive effects of metformin require further research to better understand its mechanism.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 26, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Development of National Web-based Registry for Acute Stroke (P1.133)
CONCLUSIONS: It is hoped that the ASR will provide extensive clinical information on all acute stroke patients admitted into the HMC system. Using this information, we hope to be able to determine the trends and the relative frequency of specific disease manifestations in Qatar. We also hope that this information will stimulate other hospitals within the region to examine their management routines and thereby serve as a basis for improvements in patient care across the Middle East.Disclosure: Dr. Streletz has nothing to disclose. Dr. Akhtar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kamran has nothing to disclose. Dr. Deleu has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Streletz, L. J., Akhtar, N., Kamran, S., Deleu, D. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Atrial Fibrillation and Miscellaneous Source Type: research

Adherence of physical therapy with clinical practice guidelines for the rehabilitation of stroke in an active inpatient setting.
CONCLUSION: This audit provides an initial picture of the current adherence of physical therapy assessment and management with the stroke physical therapy guideline at a tertiary rehabilitation hospital in the state of Qatar. An evaluation of the guideline adherence and practice variations helps to fine tune the physical therapy care to a highest possible standard of practice. Implications for Rehabilitation  • An evaluation of the guideline adherence and practice variations helps to fine tune the rehabilitation care to the highest possible standard of practice.     • Proper assessments of the relationshi...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - March 9, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: M S A, Kooven S, Al-Mudahka N Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research

Characteristics and comparisons of acute stroke in “recovered & quot; to “active COVID-19 and “pre-pandemic” in Qatar database
AbstractUnderstanding the relationship of COVID-19 to stroke is important. We compare characteristics of pre-pandemic stroke (PPS), cases in acute COVID infection (CS) and in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection (RCS). We interrogated the Qatar stroke database for all stroke admissions between Jan 2020 and Feb 2021 (PPS) to CS and RCS to determine how COVID-19 affected ischemic stroke sub-types, clinical course, and outcomes prior to, during and post-pandemic peak. There were 3264 cases admitted (pre-pandemic: 3111, stroke in COVID-19: 60 and recovered COVID-19 stroke: 93). Patients with CS were significantl...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - March 4, 2022 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Major cardiovascular events in patients presenting with acute stroke: a 5-year follow-up study in patients who had ischaemic stroke and stroke mimics
Conclusions Prior CVD significantly increases the risk of MACE and early mortality in IS or SM patients. Age, male gender, obesity, atrial fibrillation and admission National Institute of Health Stroke Scale also increases risk of MACE during follow-up. Hence, aggressive vascular risk factor modification is needed even in patients with SM.
Source: BMJ Open - March 2, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Al Jerdi, S., Akhtar, N., Mahfoud, Z., Kamran, S., Shuaib, A. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research

Women and stroke: disparities in clinical presentation, severity, and short- and long-term outcomes
ConclusionOlder age at presentation contributes to poor outcomes following acute stroke in women. Other contributing factors include delays in admission to the hospital, lower rates of thrombolysis, and lower rates of provision of preventative treatments.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - May 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Cerebral blood flow and auto-regulation in acute TIA patients from a general hospital in Qatar (P4.253)
Conclusions:Preliminary results indicate the feasibility of TCD and BHI in acute evaluation of TIA patients for purpose of prognosis and functional outcome. Further studies are necessary to confirm their clinical value.Study Supported by: This research was supported by QNRF (a member of Qatar foundation) and NPRP No. 6-565-3-141. The opinions expressed are the sole responsibility of the authors.Disclosure: Dr. Musthak has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dimassi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Akhtar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kamran has nothing to disclose. Dr. Abbasi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khattab has nothing to disclose. D...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Musthak, A., Dimassi, D., Akhtar, N., Kamran, S., Abbasi, S., Khattab, A., El Sotouhy, A., Haddad, N., Streletz, L. Tags: Acute and Diagnostic Imaging in Ischemic Stroke and TIA Source Type: research