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Prevalence of stroke symptoms among stroke‐free residents: first national data from Lebanon
ConclusionsThis is the first study conducted in the Middle East, assessing self‐reported stroke symptoms among stroke‐free residents. Our study showed that almost one in eight residents without a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack has had stroke symptoms. Major vascular risk factors are associated with these symptoms, thus allowing for prevention strategies.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 14, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Rita Farah, Rouba Karen Zeidan, Mirna N. Chahine, Roland Asmar, Ramez Chahine, Pascale Salameh, Hassan Hosseini Tags: Research Source Type: research
Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Response to Stroke among Lebanese Older Adults in Beirut
Background and objectives: Stroke is a global burden. In Lebanon, recent studies have shown that stroke prevalence may be higher than other developing countries. While older people are particularly vulnerable to stroke, research suggests that they have poor stroke awareness. Since awareness is crucial for early hospital admission, thereby outcome, the main objectives of this study were to assess knowledge of stroke ie, symptoms, risk factors, and intended behavior in case of stroke suspicion. Methods: A community-based survey targeting adults aged 50 and above was conducted at 20 random pharmacies in Beirut from May to Oct...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 16, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Hussein Mohammad Khalil, Nathalie Lahoud Source Type: research
Mortality and Predictors of Death Poststroke: Data from a Multicenter Prospective Cohort of Lebanese Stroke Patients
We examined mortality rates during the first year after acute stroke and the major short-term (1-month) and long-term (1-year) mortality predictors. Methods: Data were collected prospectively on hospitalized stroke patients from 8 hospitals in Beirut during a 1-year period. Patients were followed up for 1-year or until death.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 9, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Rachel Abdo, Halim Abboud, Pascale Salameh, Taghrid El Hajj, Hassan Hosseini Source Type: research
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, and the way of coping emotions as risk factors for ischemic stroke and their influence on stroke severity: A case –control study in Lebanon
ConclusionDespite several limitations, the findings of our study suggest that people who are depressed or stressed are more likely to have an ischemic stroke. Consequently, additional research into the causes and effects of depression and perceived stress may provide new directions for preventive strategies that can help reduce the risk of stroke. Since pre-stroke depression and perceived stress were also found to be strongly correlated with stroke severity, future studies should evaluate the association between pre-stroke depression, perceived stress, and stroke severity to gain a deeper understanding of the complex inter...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - February 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
One-year recurrence of stroke and death in Lebanese survivors of first-ever stroke: Time-to-Event analysis
ConclusionHigher rates of stroke recurrence and death were observed in the first year following a stroke in Lebanon. Various factors were identified as significant determinants. Thus, health care providers and officials in Lebanon can use these findings to implement effective preventive strategies to best address the management of these factors to reduce the stroke burden and improve the short and long-term prognosis of stroke survivors.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - November 14, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Development of a Diagnosis Score for Stroke in the Lebanese Population
In conclusion, the DS-Stroke is a useful tool for emergency physicians, non-specialists and front-line clinicians. It is a good diagnosis tool for use to diagnose stroke at emergency, call for further emergency testing if necessary and speed up treatment.
Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health - February 2, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Adherence to Post-Stroke Pharmacotherapy: Scale Validation and Correlates among a Sample of Stroke Survivors
Conclusions: The LMAS-14 is a valid and reliable tool to assess medication adherence in stroke practice and research. Severe difficulty in obtaining medications due to unpredictable availability and shortage of supplies is associated with lower medication adherence, and thus places stroke survivors at higher risk of complications and morality. Additional measures and urgent action by stroke care providers and public health stakeholders are necessary to ensure adequate post-stroke management and outcomes.PMID:36013576 | DOI:10.3390/medicina58081109
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - August 26, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Fouad Sakr Mariam Dabbous Marwan Akel Pascale Salameh Hassan Hosseini Source Type: research
