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Special MRI scan could identify stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that affects millions of people. It can make you feel lousy. Even worse, it can cause potentially disabling or deadly strokes. A special MRI scan may — I stress the “may” — help identify people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of having a stroke. This could help many people with this condition to avoid taking warfarin or other clot-preventing medications for life. A normal heartbeat starts in a cluster of cells called the pacemaker. It sits in the heart’s upper right chamber (the right atrium). These cells generate a pulse of electricity that...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Howard LeWine, M.D. Tags: Heart Health atrial fibrillation MRI prevention special MRI scan Stroke Stroke Risk Source Type: news

Incidence and Clinical Impact of Stroke Complicating Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results of the Euro Heart Survey Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Registry Cardiac Catheterization
Conclusions— Stroke as complication of PCI occurs rarely (0.4%) in clinical practice in Europe today. However, peri-interventional stroke is still associated with an exceedingly high in-hospital mortality rate. Most predictors for periprocedural stroke are not modifiable and cannot be diminished before PCI. Therefore, treatment of patients with stroke after PCI needs further research.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - August 20, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Werner, N., Bauer, T., Hochadel, M., Zahn, R., Weidinger, F., Marco, J., Hamm, C., Gitt, A. K., Zeymer, U. Tags: Acute Stroke Syndromes Cardiac Catheterization Source Type: research

Interdependence of stroke outcome scales: reliable estimates from the Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive (VISTA)
ConclusionCorrelations and partial correlations among stroke outcome scales in trial datasets are higher than previously reported. The new estimates are more reliable for trial planning due to the sample size and diversity.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - November 10, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: F. C. Goldie, R. L. Fulton, B. Frank, K. R. Lees, Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research

Preadmission Oral Anticoagulant Treatment and Clinical Outcome Among Patients Hospitalized With Acute Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation: A Nationwide Study Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Only a minority of hospitalized patients with acute stroke with atrial fibrillation received OAT at the time of stroke. Preadmission OAT was associated with less severe stroke and lower 30-day mortality rate in a propensity score–matched analysis.
Source: Stroke - December 23, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Johnsen, S. P., Svendsen, M. L., Hansen, M. L., Brandes, A., Mehnert, F., Husted, S. E. Tags: Coumarins, Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage, Acute Cerebral Infarction Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Conditions that Mimic Stroke in Elderly Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department
Conclusions: In older patients, stroke-mimicking conditions can cause signs and symptoms indistinguishable from true stroke, representing about 12.7% of elderly patients admitted to an ED with these diagnoses.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Ataman Kose, Taylan Inal, Erol Armagan, Ramazan Kıyak, Aylin B. Demir Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effect of Middle Cerebral Artery Territory Ischemic Stroke on QT Interval
In this study, we investigated whether QT interval dynamics is different in patients with right and left middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory stroke.Method: Electrocardiogram (ECG) intervals were compared between baseline (retrieved retrospectively from medical records) and admission (acquired at the acute hospital admission) in 33 patients (65 ± 9.5 years) with right or left MCA territory ischemic stroke. Head computed tomography (CT), cardiac ultrasound, and cardiac CT scans were undertaken.Results: Stroke was located in the right MCA territory in 21 (64%) and in the left MCA territory in 12 (36%) patients. Patients w...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 16, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sakari Simula, Antti T. Muuronen, Mikko Taina, Pekka Jäkälä, Petri Sipola, Ritva Vanninen, Marja Hedman Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Brainomix raises $10m for AI stroke imaging tech
Brainomix said today that it raised nearly $10 million for the e-ASPECTS stroke imaging technology it’s developing using artificial intelligence. The £7 million round was led by Parkwalk Advisors, joined by existing backers Chimera Partners and Oxford University Innovation Fund and the venture arm of pharma giant Boehringer Ingelheim. Oxford, England-based Brainomix said its tech is designed to automate the evaluation of stroke patients using CT scan data and the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score method. The funds are earmarked for commercializing e-ASPECT, the company said. “We welcome Boehringer Ingelhe...
Source: Mass Device - April 3, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Diagnostics Funding Roundup Imaging Neurological Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Brainomix Stroke Source Type: news

Early Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Stroke: Do it or Lose it Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Delayed MRI after TIA or minor stroke reduces the diagnostic yield and results in missed understanding of the lesion pattern. MRI of minor stroke and TIA patients should occur early after symptom onset, and delayed imaging should be interpreted with caution.
Source: Stroke - February 25, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Moreau, F., Modi, J., Almekhlafi, M., Bal, S., Goyal, M., Hill, M. D., Coutts, S. B. Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Transient Ischemic Attacks Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Impaired perfusion modifies the relationship between blood pressure and stroke risk in major cerebral artery disease
Conclusions Impaired perfusion modified the relationship between blood pressure and stroke risk, although this study had limitations including the retrospective analysis, the potentially biased sample, the small number of critical events and the fact that BP was measured only as a snapshot in clinic.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - October 9, 2013 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Yamauchi, H., Higashi, T., Kagawa, S., Kishibe, Y., Takahashi, M. Tags: Open access, Stroke, Hypertension, Radiology, Radiology (diagnostics) Cerebrovascular disease Source Type: research

Quality indicators in acute stroke care: a prospective observational survey in 13 Italian regions.
CONCLUSIONS: Our data confirm the need of quality monitoring in stroke care. Although SU patients showed a better adherence to quality indicators, overall compliance was unsatisfactory. PMID: 24293350 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - November 29, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Di Carlo A, Accetta G, Bellan M, Terni G, Lamassa M, Facchini R, Biggeri A, Inzitari D, Ferro S, For the National Stroke Care Group Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research

Stroke Risk Factors, Subtypes, and 30-Day Case Fatality in Abuja, Nigeria (P1.121)
CONCLUSIONS: Although hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation were important stroke risk factors, in many patients, these were detected only after a stroke. While the commonest stroke subtype was cerebral infarction, observed in almost two-third of patients, SAH was associated with the highest case-fatality rate at 30 days of 44.4%. Larger population-based studies are planned.Study Supported by: nilDisclosure: Dr. Bwala has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Bwala, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Ischemic Stroke Subtype Source Type: research

An Initiative To Improve Door To Needle Time For Stroke Thrombolysis In Chicago (P7.129)
CONCLUSIONS:We identified several opportunities for improvement in DTN times at Chicago’s PSCs. Using a regional face-to-face educational program, we have initiated a plan to decrease DTN time in Chicago. Preliminary results suggest major improvements in short period of time.Study Supported by: GenentechDisclosure: Dr. Prabhakaran has received personal compensation for activities with American Heart Association. Dr. O'Neill has received research support from Genentech, Inc.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Prabhakaran, S., O'Neill, K. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities in Acute Stroke Treatment Source Type: research

Shared genetic susceptibility of vascular-related biomarkers with ischemic and recurrent stroke
Conclusions: Our data identify a genetic contribution to inflammatory and hemostatic biomarkers in a stroke population. Additionally, our results suggest shared genetic contributions to circulating CRP levels measured poststroke and risk for incident and recurrent ischemic stroke. These data broaden our understanding of genetic contributors to biomarker variation and ischemic stroke risk, which should be useful in clinical risk evaluation.
Source: Neurology - January 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Williams, S. R., Hsu, F.-C., Keene, K. L., Chen, W.-M., Nelson, S., Southerland, A. M., Madden, E. B., Coull, B., Gogarten, S. M., Furie, K. L., Dzhivhuho, G., Rowles, J. L., Mehndiratta, P., Malik, R., Dupuis, J., Lin, H., Seshadri, S., Rich, S. S., Sale Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Case control studies, Risk factors in epidemiology, All Genetics, Association studies in genetics ARTICLE Source Type: research

Use of Strategies to Improve Door-to-Needle Times With Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator in Acute Ischemic Stroke in Clinical Practice: Findings from Target: Stroke Original Articles
Conclusions— Get With The Guidelines-Stroke hospitals have initiated a majority of Target: Stroke–recommended strategies to reduce DTN times in acute ischemic stroke. Nevertheless, certain strategies were infrequently practiced and represent a potential immediate target for further improvements.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - January 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xian, Y., Xu, H., Lytle, B., Blevins, J., Peterson, E. D., Hernandez, A. F., Smith, E. E., Saver, J. L., Messe, S. R., Paulsen, M., Suter, R. E., Reeves, M. J., Jauch, E. C., Schwamm, L. H., Fonarow, G. C. Tags: Health Services, Quality and Outcomes, Ischemic Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research

Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Silent Cerebrovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
Two decades of epidemiological research shows that silent cerebrovascular disease is common and is associated with future risk for stroke and dementia. It is the most common incidental finding on brain scans. To summarize evidence on the diagnosis and management of silent cerebrovascular disease to prevent stroke, the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association convened a writing committee to evaluate existing evidence, to discuss clinical considerations, and to offer suggestions for future research on stroke prevention in patients with 3 cardinal manifestations of silent cerebrovascular disease: silent brain infarcts...
Source: Stroke - January 22, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Eric E. Smith, Gustavo Saposnik, Geert Jan Biessels, Fergus N. Doubal, Myriam Fornage, Philip B. Gorelick, Steven M. Greenberg, Randall T. Higashida, Scott E. Kasner, Sudha Seshadri Tags: Statements and Guidelines AHA/ASA Scientific Statement Source Type: research