Effect of extracranial carotid artery stenosis and other risk factors for stroke on periventricular hyperintensity.

abstract：:A new technique is described for the autoradiographic determination of regional brain glucose metabolism employing 14C labeled glucose as substrate and measurement principles previously described for whole brain. Regional glucose values correlate closely with those reported for the 14C-deoxyglucose technique. The meth...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Hawkins R,Hass WK,Ransohoff J

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Disruption of the endothelial layer is the first step in the atherogenic process. Experimental studies have shown that endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are involved in endothelial homeostasis and repair. Conversely, EPC depletion has been demonstrated in the setting of established atherosclero...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Fadini GP,Coracina A,Baesso I,Agostini C,Tiengo A,Avogaro A,de Kreutzenberg SV

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Coated-platelets, a subset of procoagulant platelets observed on dual agonist stimulation with collagen and thrombin, support a robust prothrombinase activity and provide a unique measure of platelet thrombotic potential. Coated-platelet levels are increased in large artery stroke, and higher lev...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Kirkpatrick AC,Tafur AJ,Vincent AS,Dale GL,Prodan CI

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Stroke is an important cause of death and disability among children. Clinical trials for childhood stroke require a valid and reliable acute clinical stroke scale. We evaluated interrater reliability (IRR) of a pediatric adaptation of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. METHODS:The p...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Ichord RN,Bastian R,Abraham L,Askalan R,Benedict S,Bernard TJ,Beslow L,Deveber G,Dowling M,Friedman N,Fullerton H,Jordan L,Kan L,Kirton A,Amlie-Lefond C,Licht D,Lo W,McClure C,Pavlakis S,Smith SE,Tan M,Kasner S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The best method of selecting endarterectomy candidates for cerebral angiography is controversial. Carotid duplex ultrasound (CDUS) is widely used, but its performance varies across institutions. The clinical utility of CDUS could be improved with test criteria based on patient outcome rather than...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Wilterdink JL,Feldmann E,Easton JD,Ward R

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of 141 patients whith ischemic brain stem infarction admitted to the Department of Neurology, University of Helsinki, during 1966 to 1973 was performed. The patients were contacted by mail in January and February, 1974; in case of death, the death certificates were procured. The follow-up period ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Fogelhol R,Aho K

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The prevalence of silent brain infarcts varies from 8% to 28% in the general elderly population. Silent brain infarcts are associated with increased risk of subsequent stroke and cognitive dysfunction. By definition, silent strokes lack clinically overt stroke-like symptoms and fail to come to cl...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Saini M,Ikram K,Hilal S,Qiu A,Venketasubramanian N,Chen C

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to report on the use of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography as a noninvasive diagnostic monitoring tool during local intra-arterial thrombolysis in a patient with acute embolic occlusion of the middle cerebral artery. CASE DESCRIPTION:We describe a 41-year-old woman wit...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Karnik R,Stelzer P,Slany J

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Cerebral emboli can be identified by the presence of typical microembolic signals (MES) in transcranial Doppler (TCD) spectral curves. The usefulness of this technique was studied by evaluating the prevalence and time course of MES in patients with acute stroke. In addition, we examined the influ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Sliwka U,Lingnau A,Stohlmann WD,Schmidt P,Mull M,Diehl RR,Noth J

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose- Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is the major vascular cause of cognitive decline and dementia. The pathogenesis of cSVD remains largely unknown, although several studies suggest a role for systemic inflammation. In certain pathophysiological situations, monocytes can reprogram toward a lon...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Noz MP,Ter Telgte A,Wiegertjes K,Joosten LAB,Netea MG,de Leeuw FE,Riksen NP

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Prevalence of cerebral microbleeds (CMB) in white and Asian populations range from 4% to 15%. However, there is no information from indigenous Latin American people. We aimed to assess prevalence and cerebrovascular correlates of CMB in stroke-free older adults living in rural Ecuador. METHODS:O...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Del Brutto VJ,Zambrano M,Mera RM,Del Brutto OH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of our study was to characterize the patient profile and prognostic value associated with high positive IgG (>100 GPL) anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL). METHODS:We studied the clinical, laboratory, radiological, and prospective historical features of ischemic cerebrovascular disease in p...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Verro P,Levine SR,Tietjen GE

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose- Delirium is a common and serious complication of acute illness. We describe delirium occurrence in an unselected, acute stroke population. Methods- We collected data from consecutive stroke admissions. We performed comprehensive cognitive assessment within the first week including Diagnostic St...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Shaw R,Drozdowska B,Taylor-Rowan M,Elliott E,Cuthbertson G,Stott DJ,Quinn TJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral fat embolism syndrome is a rare, but potentially lethal, complication of long bone fractures. Neurological symptoms are variable, and the clinical diagnosis is difficult. The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate the value of diffusion-weighted MRI of the brain for early diagnosis of fat embo...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Parizel PM,Demey HE,Veeckmans G,Verstreken F,Cras P,Jorens PG,De Schepper AM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Data from epidemiological and case-control studies suggest that increased total homocysteine (tHcy) levels are associated with increased risk for thromboembolic disease. The mechanisms by which hyperhomocysteinemia contributes to thrombogenesis are incompletely understood. The main objectives of ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Kristensen B,Malm J,Nilsson TK,Hultdin J,Carlberg B,Dahlén G,Olsson T

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hyperglycemia may worsen brain injury during acute cerebral infarction. We tested the feasibility and tolerability of aggressive hyperglycemia correction with intravenous insulin compared with usual care during acute cerebral infarction. METHODS:We conducted a randomized, multicenter, blinded pi...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Bruno A,Kent TA,Coull BM,Shankar RR,Saha C,Becker KJ,Kissela BM,Williams LS

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Visit-to-visit variability in systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and was reduced in randomized trials by calcium channel blockers and diuretics but not by renin-angiotensin system inhibitors. However, time of day effects could not be determined. Day-to-da...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Webb AJ,Wilson M,Lovett N,Paul N,Fischer U,Rothwell PM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Most randomized controlled trials of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis have focused on reduction of deep vein thrombosis, predominantly asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis, detected on imaging. We aimed to estimate the effects of graduated compression stockings on venous thromboembolism events, su...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： CLOTS Trials Collaboration.,Dennis M,Sandercock P,Reid J,Graham C,Murray G,Venables G,Rudd A,Bowler G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Because the blood circulation system of retina and brain are closely related to each other, we examined whether stroke is associated with localized retinal nerve fiber layer defects (RNFLDs). METHODS:Patients with acute ischemic stroke as part of a hospital-based study group were compared with t...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Wang D,Li Y,Wang C,Xu L,You QS,Wang YX,Zhao L,Wei WB,Zhao X,Jonas JB

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Inflammation is thought to be a major contributor to carotid artery disease. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) activates inflammatory mechanisms thought to contribute to endothelial dysfunction by mechanisms that are not well defined. The goal of this study was to determine whether overexpression of CuZn-...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Didion SP,Kinzenbaw DA,Fegan PE,Didion LA,Faraci FM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, little is known about their roles in ischemic stroke. The purpose of this study was to clarify whether insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia are causative factors in the pathogenesis of ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Shinozaki K,Naritomi H,Shimizu T,Suzuki M,Ikebuchi M,Sawada T,Harano Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 1,273 patients with ischemic cerebral infarction who were entered into the Stroke Data Bank, a prospective, observational study involving four university hospitals and the Biometry and Field Studies Branch of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Forty patients had noniatrogenic recur...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Sacco RL,Foulkes MA,Mohr JP,Wolf PA,Hier DB,Price TR

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The antiplatelet agent sarpogrelate is a selective inhibitor of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of sarpogrelate with those of aspirin in Japanese ischemic stroke patients. METHODS:In total, 1510 patients with recent cerebral infarct...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Shinohara Y,Nishimaru K,Sawada T,Terashi A,Handa S,Hirai S,Hayashi K,Tohgi H,Fukuuchi Y,Uchiyama S,Yamaguchi T,Kobayashi S,Kondo K,Otomo E,Gotoh F,S-ACCESS Study Group.

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is the gold standard to assess patients with acute stroke. We aimed to examine the feasibility and reliability of prehospital real-time cellular video phone (VP) in performing the NIHSS. METHODS:Forty physicians prospectively performed a sim...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Gonzalez MA,Hanna N,Rodrigo ME,Satler LF,Waksman R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ischemic postconditioning, a brief episode of ischemia after a prolonged ischemic insult, has been found to reduce the delayed neuronal loss after stroke. However, the mechanisms underlying such endogenous neuroprotective strategy remain obscure. In this study, we try to explore the excitatory po...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Liu J,Xu Q,Wang H,Wang R,Hou XY

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two patients with mixed transcortical aphasia following left frontal lobe infarctions. Although there was no evidence of anatomic isolation of the speech area on computed tomograms or magnetic resonance imaging scans, single-photon emission computed tomography in one case demonstrated diminished blood flow o...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Rapcsak SZ,Krupp LB,Rubens AB,Reim J

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There are few studies analyzing stroke in women, taking into account the vascular risk factors, cause of stroke, clinical picture, and outcome. The purpose of this study was to analyze possible sex differences in patients suffering first-ever acute stroke. METHODS:From December 1995 to January 2...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Roquer J,Campello AR,Gomis M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gap between existing knowledge and the patient care provided in stroke has become more apparent. The translational gap is evidence of our scientific progress, but the sheer magnitude of our implementation gap is astounding. For instance, almost 5 decades ago we recognized the risk factors for stroke, yet in Canada...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Hakim AM

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Autosomal dominant hypertension with brachydactyly features severe hypertension that causes stroke usually before the age of 50 years. We recently characterized the hypertension as featuring normal renin, aldosterone, and catecholamine responses and mapped the gene responsible to chromosome 12p. ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Naraghi R,Schuster H,Toka HR,Bähring S,Toka O,Oztekin O,Bilginturan N,Knoblauch H,Wienker TF,Busjahn A,Haller H,Fahlbusch R,Luft FC

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We assessed the influence of different visual stimuli and the reproducibility and habituation of evoked flow responses using simultaneous two-channel transcranial Doppler monitoring and flow velocity averaging. METHODS:We measured stimulus-related percentage changes in posterior cerebral, basila...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Sturzenegger M,Newell DW,Aaslid R

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00