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Acute Hypertension in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Pathophysiology and Management
There have been many studies showing the elevation of the blood pressure after ICH.7-10 Qureshi et al.,11 in their large cross-sectional study,...
Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Paradigm Shift in Acute Stroke Care Probably the most important paradigm shift in acute stroke care was with the National Institute of Neurological...
Advances in Interventional Therapeutic Options for Treatment of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Although placement of particles and other agents, including platinum coils, were subsequently attempted, it was not until the late 1980s, when...
Antithrombotic Treatment in Secondary Prevention of Non-cardioembolic Ischemic Stroke
Especially after a TIA or mildly disabling stroke, a large gain can be achieved by preventing subsequent (disabling) strokes or myocardial infarcts....
Application of Latent Curve Models in Medical Research – A Review
Longitudinal data comprising repeated measurements of the same individuals on a number of occasions arise frequently in a wide range of fields:...
As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
Biomarkers of Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke remains the leading cause of adult disability in developed countries.1 Although clinical assessment is the key feature of patient...
Botulinum Toxin Type A and Post-stroke Spasticity of the Upper Limbs
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the US and is a major global health problem. It has been identified as one of the largest causes of lost...
Brain Perfusion Computed Tomography for the Management of Acute Stroke Patients
Traditionally, stroke had been considered a fateful incident with no existing therapeutic options. However, with the introduction of recombinant...
Brain Repair and Recovery from Stroke
However, none of these agents has been proved clinically effective and the field of clinical trials in stroke neuroprotection is littered with failed...
Circuitous embolic hemorrhagic stroke: carotid pseudoaneurysm to fetal posterior cerebral artery conduit: a case report
IntroductionUnexplained hemorrhagic stroke is not infrequently encountered. There are a number of possible mechanisms for such a presentation and it...
Coated-platelets in Ischemic Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability in the US, with an estimated incidence of 780,000 strokes/ year.1...
Cryptogenic Stroke and Fabry Disease
The definition of cryptogenic strokes is ambiguous because it can include the mechanism and risk factors. This high percentage of unclarified...
Current Approaches to the Treatment of Cerebral Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Cerebral vasospasm following subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is the leading potentially treatable cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who...
Developments in Secondary Stroke Prevention
The severity of disability resulting from stroke depends on the size and location of the lesion, and patients can be affected physically,...
Diffusion- and Perfusion-weighted Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging and MR Angiography in Apolipoprotein E Polymorpism and Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to World Health Organization (WHO)...
Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis II. Methods for the Determination of Walking Impairment and Its Impact on Activities and Social Participation
Overview of Disability and Walking Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis In multiple sclerosis (MS), walking ability is an important...
Early Diagnosis of Post-stroke Spasticity and Treatment Options
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. Approximately 610,000 people suffer a new stroke each year in the US,1 often resulting in...
Emerging Therapies in Ischemic Stroke Management
Only 4–5% of all ischemic stroke patients in the developed world receive IV thrombolysis. According to the Safe Implementation of Thrombolysis in...
Enrollment by Surrogate Authorization into Stroke Genetic Research
Stroke is a major public health burden worldwide that demands continued research to improve treatment and prevention. However, stroke presents a...
