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Is carotid imaging underused in patients with transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke? A Swedish Stroke Register (Riksstroke) study
ConclusionCarotid imaging appears to be underused in patients with TIA and IS. Opportunities of secondary stroke prevention with carotid interventions are likely missed.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - December 18, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: F. Buchwald, B. Norrving, J. Petersson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Life situation 5  years after subarachnoid haemorrhage
ConclusionsIn this 5‐year follow‐up after SAH, the participants reported to have a greater number of hidden disabilities compared to physical problems, whereas most had acceptable participation in society. A yearly follow‐up after a SAH could be suggested aiming to improving the cognitive and mental health.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - September 4, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: H. C. Persson, L. Carlsson, K. S. Sunnerhagen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Impact of the Swedish National Stroke Campaign on stroke awareness
ConclusionThe nationwide campaign substantially increased knowledge about the AKUT test and intention to call 112 when experiencing or observing stroke symptoms, but knowledge declined post‐intervention. Repeated public information therefore appears essential to sustain knowledge gains.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - May 31, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Nordanstig, K. Asplund, B. Norrving, N. Wahlgren, P. Wester, L. Rosengren Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cardiovascular risk factors and TIA characteristics in 19,872 Swedish TIA patients
ConclusionsThe fact that diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are more common in TIA patients than in the general population suggests that these factors are risk factors for TIA, even if causal relations cannot be proven. The relation between increasing age and longer attacks possibly reflects an increased proportion of embolic TIAs, or impaired recovery ability. Our results also suggest a significant proportion of untreated hypertension cases in the population.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - January 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: J. O. Ström, A. Tavosian, P. Appelros Tags: Original Article Source Type: research