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Multicenter, retrospective analysis of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke in nonagenarians
Background: With the increasing age of acute stroke patients being admitted to hospitals, more data are needed on indications, complications and outcome of endovascular treatment (EVT) in the very elderly. Methods: Retrospective observational study with data collection from Belgian, Swiss, Canadian comprehensive stroke centers and Swedish EVT National database. All patients with acute ischemic stroke were eligible if aged older than or ≥90 years and treated with EVT ± pretreatment with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT).
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 15, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Helena Janssen, Stefania Nannoni, Olivier Francois, Tom Dewaele, Sofie De Blauwe, Geert Vanhooren, Johan Ghekiere, Joost Kager, Andr é Peeters, Pierre Goffette, Frank Hammer, Thierry Duprez, Jelle Demeestere, Robin Lemmens, Sandra Cornelissen, Sam Heye, Source Type: research

Combining Human Umbilical Cord Blood Cells With Erythropoietin Enhances Angiogenesis/Neurogenesis and Behavioral Recovery After Stroke
In conclusion, our results suggest that hUCBC infusion in combination with EPO administration demonstrates therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of stroke-induced injury by promoting neurogenesis and angiogenesis. Further research that delineates the therapeutic mechanism of systemically administered hUCBC and EPO is required. Ethics Statement All experimental procedures involving animals were performed in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals as adopted and promulgated by the U. S. National Institutes of Health and were approved by CHA University Institutional Animal Care & Use Com...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 9, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Interaction between stroke severity and quality indicators of acute stroke care: a single-center retrospective analysis
AbstractIschemic stroke leads to substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. Door-to-CT time, door-to-needle time (DNT), and door-to-groin time (DGT) are important quality indicators of stroke care. However, patient characteristics remain important determinants of outcome as well. In this single-center study, we investigated the interaction between these quality indicators and stroke severity regarding long-term functional outcome. All consecutive stroke patients treated at the ZOL stroke center, Genk, Belgium, between 2017 and 2020 were included in this retrospective observational study. Stroke severity was graded as â...
Source: Acta Neurologica Belgica - October 3, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

The impact of COVID-19 on acute stroke care in Belgium
This study aims to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on acute stroke care in eight Belgian stroke centers. This Belgian study is part of an international observational and retrospective study in 70 countries and 457 stroke centers. We compared volumes of COVID-19 and stroke hospitalizations, intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment rates, acute treatment time intervals and functional outcome at 90  days during the first wave of the pandemic to two control intervals (March–May 2019 and December–February 2020). From March 2020 to May 2020, 860 stroke patients were hospitalized. In the same time period, 2850 COVI...
Source: Acta Neurologica Belgica - June 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke coach: a pilot study of a personal digital coaching program for patients after ischemic stroke
AbstractDespite recent advances in acute stroke care, the risk of recurrent stroke remains high. On behalf of the Belgian Stroke Council (BSC), a nurse-led self-management program was developed, using a personal coach and digital platform with the aim of improving cardiovascular risk factor control in patients after ischemic stroke. The program was implemented in four Belgian hospitals. The stroke coach provided one educational session during hospitalization. After discharge, the patient received tips and tricks concerning a healthy lifestyle through the customized platform. The stroke coach set up video appointments throu...
Source: Acta Neurologica Belgica - November 6, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of GABAA α5 antagonist S44819 in patients with ischaemic stroke: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Publication date: March 2020Source: The Lancet Neurology, Volume 19, Issue 3Author(s): Hugues Chabriat, Claudio L Bassetti, Ute Marx, Marie-Laure Audoli-Inthavong, Aurore Sors, Estelle Lambert, Marine Wattez, Dirk M Hermann, Katharina ALTHAUS, Sergi AMARO, Hee-Joon BAE, Zbigniew BAK, Leonardo BARBARINI, Pietro BASSI, Rodrigo BAZAN, Daniel BERECZKI, Tomasz BERKOWICZ, Joerg BERROUSCHOT, Dylan BLACQUIERE, Waldemar BROLASummaryBackgroundS44819, a selective GABAA α5 receptor antagonist, reduces tonic post-ischaemic inhibition of the peri-infarct cortex. S44819 improved stroke recovery in rodents and increased cortical excitabi...
Source: The Lancet Neurology - February 19, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Multicentric validation of a reduced features case-mix set for predicting functional outcome after ischemic stroke in Belgium
DiscussionThe reduced features set (age, NIHSS and pre-mRS) was independently associated with long-term functional outcome in a Belgian multicentric cohort, making it useful for case-mix adjustments in Belgian stroke centers. Treatment modality was associated with long-term outcome.
Source: Acta Neurologica Belgica - November 21, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Availability of informal caregivers in surviving stroke patients in Belgium
ConclusionsA vast majority of surviving stroke patients in Belgium can rely on informal caregivers in their home setting, but their availability rapidly decreases 6 months after the event. These findings underline the importance of proactive health policy making in stroke care taking into account the potentially decreasing number of available informal caregivers in the decades to come.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - November 5, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Silke Francois, Liesbeth Borgermans, Viviane Van Casteren, Katrien Vanthomme, Dirk Devroey Tags: Empirical Studies Source Type: research

Analysis of comorbidities in hospitalized patients for ischemic stroke and their effects on lethality.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that medico-administrative databases and factorial statistical methods are perfectly adapted to confirm the ischemic stroke risk factors. This type of study will allow to target with more precision the secondary and tertiary prevention actions of stroke. PMID: 31542203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - September 17, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Savsin M, Dubourg D, Coppieters Y, Collart P Tags: Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) Source Type: research

Mechanical endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective multicenter study in Belgium
Abstract Clinical trials have shown a beneficial effect of mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients treated within six up to even 12 h after symptom onset. This treatment was already performed in selected hospitals in Belgium before completion of the randomized controlled trials. Outcome data on these procedures in Belgium have not been published. We performed a retrospective multicenter study of all patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with mechanical endovascular therapy in four hospitals in Belgium. Clinical outcomes, as measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), site of arterial occ...
Source: Acta Neurologica Belgica - October 7, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Variation in stroke care at the hospital level: A cross-sectional multicenter study
ConclusionWe identified high adherence to guidelines for some indicators, but lower rates with large interhospital variability for other recommendations also based on robust evidence. Improvement strategies should be implemented to improve the latter.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - October 13, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

SWEAT ² study: effectiveness of trunk training on muscle activity after stroke. A randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Trunk training improves selective control and endurance of trunk musculature after sub-acute stroke. PMID: 33165310 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - November 9, 2020 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Van Criekinge T, Saeys W, Hallemans A, Herssens N, Lafosse C, Van Laere K, Dereymaeker L, Van Tichelt E, De Hertogh W, Truijen S Tags: Eur J Phys Rehabil Med Source Type: research

Stroke and Systemic Embolism Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Belgium: Comparative Cost Effectiveness of New Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin
Conclusions Amongst NOACs, apixaban may be the most economically efficient alternative to warfarin in NVAF patients who are suitable for VKA treatment and eligible for stroke prevention in Belgium.
Source: Clinical Drug Investigation - December 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research