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Recurrent stroke in a patient of lung cancer without pulmonary mass: A case report
AbstractRationale:Repeated occurring stroke in short intervals with hypercoagulability is unusual so in such cases the conventional vascular risk factors might not be the causes of stroke.Patient concerns:We have presented a case of 60-year-old male presenting with recurrent stroke due to thrombophilia.Diagnoses:Lung cancer was detected by superficial lymph nodes ultrasound and further pathological examination.Interventions:The patient suffered a recurrent stroke and he had persistently high level of D-dimer which suggested the diagnosis of thrombophilia, thus, he was treated with low-molecular-weight heparin. Unfortunatel...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Utility of ultrasound as a promising diagnostic tool for stroke-related sarcopenia: A retrospective pilot study
This study aimed to examine the correlation between ultrasonographic quadriceps muscle thickness (QMT) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) derived appendicular lean mass (ALM) in patients with acute hemiplegic stroke. Twenty five participants were included (13 men and 12 women) in this study, who were diagnosed with stroke within 1 month. For both paretic and non-paretic legs, QMT was measured by an ultrasound and ALM was obtained by performing DXA scan. We analyzed the difference and the correlation between ultrasonographic QMT and DXA-derived lean body mass of both paretic and non-paretic legs. Stroke patients wer...
Source: Medicine - September 9, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

The long-term effects of hyaluronic acid on hemiplegic shoulder pain and injury in stroke patients: A randomized controlled study
Conclusion: Subacromial HA injections might provide longer HSP reduction and decrease in hyperemia reactions at the long head of biceps tendon and subscapularis tendon in stroke patients with HSP and tendon injury.
Source: Medicine - August 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

The effects of hyaluronic acid on hemiplegic shoulder injury and pain in patients with subacute stroke: A randomized controlled pilot study
Conclusion: Subacromial HA injection could result in positive effects on shoulder pain and shoulder abduction in subacute stroke patients with HSP and injury.
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Utility of Duranta, a wireless patch-type electrocardiographic monitoring system developed in Japan, in detecting covert atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke: A case report
Rationale: Subcutaneous implantable electrocardiographs are highly effective in detecting covert atrial fibrillation (AF) in cryptogenic stroke. However, these invasive devices are not indicated for all cryptogenic stroke patients, and noninvasive improvements over conventional Holter-type ambulatory electrocardiography are needed. We evaluated the clinical application and effectiveness of Duranta (ImageONE Co., Ltd.), a wireless patch-type electrocardiographic monitoring system developed in Japan for chronically ill patients or home-based patients at the end of life. A Duranta device was used to detect covert AF in patien...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Systematic review with network meta-analysis: Diagnostic values of ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with ischemic stroke
Conclusion: This network meta-analysis provides supporting evidence to the idea that DWI has a higher diagnostic value regarding ischemic stroke among MRI methods, and CTP has a poor diagnostic value among CT methods, which provide therapeutic considerations for Ischemic stroke intervention.
Source: Medicine - July 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Botulinum Toxin Injection for Spastic Scapular Dyskinesia After Stroke: Case Series
This study presents botulinum toxin A injection for management of spastic periscapular muscles after stroke in 2 cases. This is a retrospective study of 2 cases of spastic scapular dyskinesia after stroke. Spasticity of periscapular muscles including rhomboid and lower trapezius was diagnosed by physical examination and needle electromyographic study. Botulinum toxin was injected into the spastic periscapular muscles under ultrasound imaging guidance. During the 3-week follow-up visit after injection, both patients showed increased shoulder active ROM, without any sign of scapular destabilization. The results suggest that ...
Source: Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

An overlooked cause in a patient with recurrent ischemic stroke: A case report
Rationale: The majority of ischemic strokes are due to cardioembolism, large vessel atherothromboembolism, small vessel occlusive disease, or other unusual mechanisms. In most clinical settings, many strokes without a well-defined etiology requires a thorough diagnostic evaluation, otherwise the underlying cause might be easily overlooked. Here we report on the rare cause of a patient with recurrent stroke. Patient concerns: A 50-year-old female patient had a 4-year history of recurrent acute onset of neurological deficits. Diagnoses: Contrast transcranial Doppler ultrasound detected a typical “curtain” appeara...
Source: Medicine - March 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Comparison of 2 types of therapeutic exercise: jaw opening exercise and head lift exercise for dysphagic stroke: A pilot study
This study recruited 30 patients with dysphagia after stroke. The JOE group performed a JOE using a resistance bar. The HLE group performed the traditional HLE. The total intervention duration was 6 weeks. We measured the thickness of the digastric and mylohyoid muscles using ultrasound. Two-dimensional motion analysis of the hyoid bone was performed using Image J software. The Borg rating of the perceived exertion scale was used to assess the intensity level of physical activity during the 2 exercises. Both groups showed a significant increase in the thickness of the digastric and mylohyoid muscles (P 
Source: Medicine - September 18, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Cardiac Myxoma With Unusual Obstructive and Embolic Presentations: Concurrent Stroke and Angiography-Negative Myocardial Infarction—A Case Report
We present a case of cardiac myxoma with atypical presentations of concurrent stroke and angiography-negative myocardial infarction. The case emphasizes the importance of basic echocardiography and timely surgery in the management of cardiac myxoma. An elderly woman presented to the emergency department in an unconscious state. Electrocardiogram and elevated cardiac enzymes suggested acute myocardial infarction; however, immediate coronary angiography proved patency. Basic echocardiography revealed an oscillating left atrial myxoma obstructing inflow through the mitral valve. After regaining consciousness while in the inte...
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Acute diffuse and transient thyroid swelling after intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke: A case report
Rationale: Intravenous thrombolysis is the primary therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), but it has some complications, including symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, orolingual angioedema, and extracranial bleeding. However, thyroid disorders associated with thrombolysis are very rare. Patient concerns: A 56-year-old man developed acute pain and neck swelling after thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Diagnoses: Ultrasound revealed a diffusely enlarged thyroid with linear hypoechoic areas throughout the entire gland, resembling a “cracked” appearance. Interventions: The patient was...
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Impact of contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler ultrasound diagnosis for young adult with cryptogenic stroke: A protocol of systematic review
Conclusion: The results of this study may summarize up-to-date evidence of cTCD diagnosis for young adult with CS. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42019145641.
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Anticoagulant management by low-dose of low molecular weight heparin in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation following hemorrhagic transformation and complicated with venous thrombosis: Five case reports and literature review
For patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) following hemorrhagic infarction (HI)/hemorrhage transformation (HT) and complicated with venous thrombosis, the management of anticoagulation is controversial. Our study intends to explore the safety and effectiveness of using low-dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) to treat NVAF patients with HI (or HT) and complicated with venous thrombosis. Between January 2018 and January 2019, NVAF related acute ischemic stroke patients with HT/HI, hospitalized in the department of neurology or rehabilitation in our hospital, are enrolled retrospectively. Among them,...
Source: Medicine - February 19, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

A case of cerebral hyperperfusion following spontaneous recanalization of occluded middle cerebral artery: Reperfusion injury or true cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome?
Conclusion: In cases with signs of both CHS and reperfusion injury, we speculate that CHS may be both a contributor to and a manifestation of reperfusion injury.
Source: Medicine - April 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Beneficial effects of combined administration of Clopidogrel and Aspirin on the levels of proinflammatory cytokines, cardiac function, and prognosis in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A comparative study
Conclusion: Taken together, the combination therapy of Clopidogrel and Aspirin provided a better improvement on both the cardiac function and outcome of STEMI patients in the Hebei province of China, with reduced inflammation as well.
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research