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Disparities in Stroke Type and Vascular Risk Factors Between 2 Hispanic Populations in Miami and Mexico City
Conclusions: We found significant differences in the frequency of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and atrial fibrillation in Miami Hispanics and Mexican stroke patients, highlighting the heterogeneity of the Hispanic ethnic group. Future studies are needed to clarify the relative contribution of genetic and environmental disparities amongst Mexican and Caribbean Hispanic stroke patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 2, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Jose G. Romano, Antonio Arauz, Sebastian Koch, Chuanhui Dong, Juan M. Marquez, Carol Artigas, Marlon Merlos, Bernardo Hernandez, Luis F. Roa, Tatjana Rundek, Ralph L. Sacco Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Ischemic Stroke Outcomes in Oman: Experience of a University Hospital Based Stroke Registry (P6.278)
Conclusions:Ischemic stroke in Oman reflects the high morbidity/mortality seen in most communities in the region. Characteristics of incident stroke such as stroke recurrence, type, severity and cardiovascular comorbidity are likely the major determinants of stroke outcome. A relatively lower prevalence of extracranial artery disease and possible greater prevalence of multiple stroke mechanisms may also influence on outcomes and merit further study.Disclosure: Dr. Gujjar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ramachandiran has nothing to disclose. Dr. Al-Asmi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ganguly has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shoaib h...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Gujjar, A., Ramachandiran, N., Al-Asmi, A., Ganguly, S., Shoaib, R., Al-Asmi, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Health Services Research Source Type: research

Glucose and lipid assessment in patients with acute stroke
Conclusions: The detection of abnormal metabolic milieu is a window of opportunity for aggressive management in persons with stroke as this will improve outcome. Routine screening for hyperglycaemia in persons with stroke using glycosylated haemoglobin tests and blood glucose may uncover previously undiagnosed DM.
Source: International Archives of Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Anthonia OgberaOlajumoke OshinaikeOlusola DadaAyodeji Brodie-MendsChukwuma Ekpebegh Source Type: research

"Addressing the impact of stroke risk factors in a case control study in tertiary care hospitals": a case control study in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Peshawar, Khyber Phukhtoonkhwa (KPK) Pakistan
Conclusion: Hypertension, Smoking, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle and cardiac problems have strong correlations and association with Stroke and are the major risk factors of stroke. Prevention of these risk factors can lead to decrease in the incidence of stroke. B.M.I, diet, stress and family history of stroke had no significant association.
Source: BMC Research Notes - July 12, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Syed ShahSyed ShahSaima KhanShahzad RehmanZakir KhanWisal AhmedZubair Source Type: research

Port Harcourt Stroke Registry: A Prospective Hospital Based Study. (P1.074)
CONCLUSION: This Stroke Registry, first of its kind from this region of Nigeria presents a handy tool to track the epidemiology of stroke in this region. It will contribute to stroke prevention by providing the evidence required to formulate policies and measures required to control identified risk factors.Disclosure: Dr. Okunoye has nothing to disclose. Dr. Asekomeh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Iyagba has nothing to disclose. Dr. Onwuchekwa has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Okunoye, C., Asekomeh, G., Iyagba, A., Onwuchekwa, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Risk factors and subtypes of ischemic stroke in young patients: an observational study from a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Authors: Shahid R Abstract Young adults are a key part of any society and the psychosocial and economic burden of any chronic or devastating disease in this particular group has significant consequences and impacts negatively on the development of the society as a whole. Although stroke in this age group is relatively rare, its consequences, in terms of lifelong dependence and disability, are substantial. Therefore, it is important to address this issue. In this retrospective epidemiological study, we analyzed the medical records of young patients (aged 18- 45 years) with a diagnosis of stroke during the study peri...
Source: Functional Neurology - September 28, 2019 Category: Neurology Tags: Funct Neurol Source Type: research

Risk factors for medical complications of acute hemorrhagic stroke
Conclusions Our study has assessed that hypertension followed by diabetes mellitus are the major risk factors for medical complications of hemorrhagic stroke. Female mortality rate was more when compared to males.\
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - August 4, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Factors Associated With Length of Hospitalization in Patients Admitted With Transient Ischemic Attack in United States Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Approximately 75% of patients admitted with transient ischemic attack stay in the hospital for ≥2 days, with the most important determinants being pre-existing medical comorbidities. Longer duration of hospital stay is associated with 2- to 5-fold greater hospitalization charges.
Source: Stroke - May 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Qureshi, A. I., Adil, M. M., Zacharatos, H., Suri, M. F. K. Tags: Transient Ischemic Attacks Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

The Outcome of Status Epilepticus and Long-Term Follow-Up
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of regular care and patient follow-up. Introduction Status epilepticus (SE) is a condition and most extreme form of epilepsy (1), which leads to abnormal and prolonged seizure (at least 5 min). In case SE persists over 30 min, it may have severe long-term consequences (2). Referring to the new classification scheme of SE, there are two operational dimensions of the definition: time point 1 (T1) is associated with abnormally prolonged seizure, when therapy should be initiated, while time point 2 (T2) is related to the time of on-going seizure activity involving a risk...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

WBC count predicts heart failure in diabetes and coronary artery disease patients: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsA higher WBC count is a predictor of hospitalization for HF, all-cause death and AMI but not for stroke in patients with concurrent Type 2 diabetes mellitus and established CAD.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - July 16, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Atsuhiko Kawabe, Takanori Yasu, Takeshi Morimoto, Akihiro Tokushige, Shin ‐ichi Momomura, Kenichi Sakakura, Koichi Node, Taku Inoue, Shinichiro Ueda, The CHD Collaborative Investigators Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

Evaluating the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on cardiovascular risk in persons with metabolic syndrome using the UKPDS risk engine
Conclusion: MS was more common in subjects with T2DM compared with controls (irrespective of the diagnostic criteria used) and MS appears to increase the risk of a coronary event in subjects with T2DM by threefold. Also from this study, MS did not appear to cause an additional increase in the risk of stroke in subjects with T2DM.Keywords: diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, UKPDS risk engine
Source: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy - September 15, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy Source Type: research

The relationship between mean platelet volume and albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionsThe mean MPV was statistically significantly higher in the uncontrolled DM group and there was a statistically significant positive correlation between MPV and albuminuria.
Source: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews - July 14, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Rationale and Methodology of the Impact of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Patients With ACS and Nonsleepy OSA: The ISAACC Trial
ConclusionsThe ISAACC trial will contribute to evaluating the effect of CPAP treatment on cardiovascular events in patients with ACS and OSA.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - July 10, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cristina Esquinas, Manuel Sánchez‐de‐la Torre, Albina Aldomá, Marina Florés, Montserrat Martínez, Antonia Barceló, Ferran Barbé, Tags: Trial Design Source Type: research

Awareness of diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients in the Gambia: a strong case for health education and promotion
Conclusion: Our study shows that the majority of patients attending the MOPD have poor knowledge on several aspects of DM. Hence, there is need for conscious efforts towards improving the level of awareness through health education and promotion, not limited to the hospital but also within the general population, as part of strategies to prevent, manage and control DM.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - December 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mafomekong FomaYauba SaiduSameeh OmolekeJames Jafali Source Type: research

Prevalence, components and associated demographic and lifestyle factors of the metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Background: Adults with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) are twice as likely to die from and three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared with people without the syndrome. About 70-80% of type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM) patients are diagnosed with the MetS. Investigating the occurrence of the MetS in type 2 DM patients is critical for cardiovascular disease prevention. We evaluated the prevalence and components of the MetS and its associated clinical and demographic factors in a Ghanaian adult population with DM 2. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 previously diagnosed type 2 ...
Source: BioMed Central - July 15, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Victor MogreZenabankara S SalifuRobert Abedandi Source Type: research

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