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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,...

Paradigm Shift in Acute Stroke Care Probably the most important paradigm shift in acute stroke care was with the National Institute of Neurological...

Although placement of particles and other agents, including platinum coils, were subsequently attempted, it was not until the late 1980s, when...

Especially after a TIA or mildly disabling stroke, a large gain can be achieved by preventing subsequent (disabling) strokes or myocardial infarcts....

Longitudinal data comprising repeated measurements of the same individuals on a number of occasions arise frequently in a wide range of fields:...

"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...

Ischemic stroke remains the leading cause of adult disability in developed countries.1 Although clinical assessment is the key feature of patient...

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...

Traditionally, stroke had been considered a fateful incident with no existing therapeutic options. However, with the introduction of recombinant...

However, none of these agents has been proved clinically effective and the field of clinical trials in stroke neuroprotection is littered with failed...

IntroductionUnexplained hemorrhagic stroke is not infrequently encountered. There are a number of possible mechanisms for such a presentation and it...

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...

The definition of cryptogenic strokes is ambiguous because it can include the mechanism and risk factors. This high percentage of unclarified...

Cerebral vasospasm following subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is the leading potentially treatable cause of morbidity and mortality in patients who...

The severity of disability resulting from stroke depends on the size and location of the lesion, and patients can be affected physically,...

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to World Health Organization (WHO)...

Overview of Disability and Walking Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis In multiple sclerosis (MS), walking ability is an important component of a...

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...

Only 4–5% of all ischemic stroke patients in the developed world receive IV thrombolysis. According to the Safe Implementation of Thrombolysis in...

Stroke is a major public health burden worldwide that demands continued research to improve treatment and prevention. However, stroke presents a...