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Identifying renal dysfunction in stroke patients using diagnostic codes in the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database
Source: International Journal of Stroke - December 10, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Cheng‐Yang Hsieh, Ching‐Lan Cheng, Edward Chia‐Cheng Lai, Ming‐Cheng Wang, Chih‐Hung Chen, Chung‐Yi Li, Yea‐Huei Kao Yang Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research

Benign neoplasm of the heart increases the risk of first ischemic stroke: a population‐based cohort study
ConclusionYounger patients (<50 years) with benign cardiac tumors exhibit an increased risk of first ischemic stroke.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 24, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Ming‐May Lai, Tsai‐Chung Li, Cheng‐Li Lin, Fung‐Chang Sung, Cheng‐Chieh Lin, Chiu‐Shong Liu, Chia‐Hung Kao Tags: Research Source Type: research

Burden of stroke in Egypt: current status and opportunities
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have a diversity of populations with similar life style, dietary habits, and vascular risk factors that may influence stroke risk, prevalence, types, and disease burden. Egypt is the most populated nation in the Middle East with an estimated 85.5 million people. In Egypt, according to recent estimates, the overall prevalence rate of stroke is high with a crude prevalence rate of 963/100 000 inhabitants. In spite of disease burden, yet there is a huge evidence practice gap. The recommended treatments for ischemic stroke that are guideline include systematic supportive care in ...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 7, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Foad Abd‐Allah, Ramez Reda Moustafa Tags: Panorama Source Type: research

Impact of living and socioeconomic characteristics on cardiovascular risk in ischemic stroke patients
ConclusionVascular risk in stroke patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries varies not only with the number of arterial beds involved but also with socioeconomic variables.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Pierre Amarenco, Halim Abboud, Julien Labreuche, Antonio Arauz, Alan Bryer, Pablo M. Lavados, Ayrton Massaro, Mario Munoz Collazos, Philippe Gabriel Steg, Bassem I. Yamout, Eric Vicaut, Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of antiplatelet in stroke patients with end‐stage renal disease undergoing dialysis
ConclusionsAntiplatelet therapy, especially aspirin, still offers safe and effective treatment for ischemic stroke prevention in patients with end‐stage renal disease undergoing dialysis.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - February 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chung‐Yu Chen, Kun‐Tai Lee, Charles Tzu‐Chi Lee, Wen‐Ter Lai, Yaw‐Bin Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research