Persistent use of secondary preventive drugs declines rapidly during the first 2 years after stroke.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Interhospital transfer is a critical component in the treatment of acute anterior circulation large vessel occlusive stroke transferred for mechanical thrombectomy. Real-world data for benchmarking and theoretical modeling are limited. We sought to characterize transfer workflow from primary stro...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Ng FC,Low E,Andrew E,Smith K,Campbell BCV,Hand PJ,Crompton DE,Wijeratne T,Dewey HM,Choi PM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Malignant cerebellar edema (MCE) is a life-threatening complication of acute ischemic stroke that requires timely diagnosis and management. Aim of this study was to identify imaging predictors in initial multiparametric computed tomography (CT), including whole-brain CT perfusion (WB-CTP). METHO...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Fabritius MP,Thierfelder KM,Meinel FG,Othman AE,Dorn F,Sabel BO,Scheffler P,Ertl-Wagner B,Sommer WH,Kunz WG

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Adequate control of blood pressure (BP) is a cornerstone in stroke prevention. This study explored the risk of stroke in relation to the quality of BP control in a population-based cohort and whether control of hypertension was related to background characteristics of patients. METHODS:A total o...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Li C,Engström G,Hedblad B,Berglund G,Janzon L

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Stroke-related physical disability can diminish quality of daily living, place care burden on families, and increase need for long-term institutionalization. We developed a prognostic index for use in research and with potential for adaptation to clinical practice that establishes the likelihood ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Stineman MG,Maislin G,Fiedler RC,Granger CV

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Elevated leukocyte count has been associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in several epidemiological studies. We sought to determine whether white blood cell count (WBC) is associated with carotid plaque thickness in a stroke-free, multiethnic cohort. METHODS:For this cross-se...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Elkind MS,Cheng J,Boden-Albala B,Paik MC,Sacco RL,Northern Manhattan Stroke Study.

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Animal studies have shown that MR diffusion imaging can outline acute ischemic regions before irreversible damage (infarction) occurs. To study evolution of ischemic lesions in humans, it is therefore important to quantify absolute diffusion constants (D values), but quantitation has not been rep...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Uluğ AM,Beauchamp N Jr,Bryan RN,van Zijl PC

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:MRI characterization of carotid plaque has been studied recently as a potential tool to predict stroke caused by carotid atherosclerosis. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the association of MRI-determined intraplaque hemorrhage, lipid-rich necrotic core, and thinnin...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Gupta A,Baradaran H,Schweitzer AD,Kamel H,Pandya A,Delgado D,Dunning A,Mushlin AI,Sanelli PC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Elevated plasma homocysteine level has been associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Variation in the levels of this amino acid has been shown to be due to nutritional status and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) genotype. METHODS:Under a case-cont...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： McIlroy SP,Dynan KB,Lawson JT,Patterson CC,Passmore AP

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We tested the hypothesis that intravenous administration of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) during 4 hours of permanent focal ischemia would affect acute brain injury. METHODS:Halothane-anesthetized cats underwent left middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion for 4 hours. Control cats receiv...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Bethel A,Kirsch JR,Koehler RC,Finklestein SP,Traystman RJ

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recovery of upper-limb motor impairment after first-ever ischemic stroke is proportional to the degree of initial impairment in patients with a functional corticospinal tract (CST). This study aimed to investigate whether proportional recovery occurs in a more clinically relevant sample including...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Stinear CM,Byblow WD,Ackerley SJ,Smith MC,Borges VM,Barber PA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Carotid angioplasty may offer an effective treatment for carotid stenosis, but there has been concern about the incidence and clinical consequences of distal embolization. Transcranial Doppler monitoring in carotid endarterectomy has demonstrated embolic signals during this procedure. We used thi...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Markus HS,Clifton A,Buckenham T,Brown MM

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known about outcome after cerebral infarction for different ethnic groups. Of 590 stroke patients hospitalized from 1983 to 1986 at the Neurological Institute, cerebral infarction over age 39 years occurred in 135 whites, 177 blacks, and 82 Hispanics. Outcome after cerebral infarction differed by ethnicity. ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Sacco RL,Hauser WA,Mohr JP,Foulkes MA

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Platelet-rich thrombi are resistant to thrombolytics. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) may be involved in platelet aggregation and contribute to thrombolysis failure in stroke patients. METHODS:Plasma samples from 23 stroke patients who had received thrombolytics and from 47 healthy volunteers w...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Heo JH,Kim SH,Lee KY,Kim EH,Chu CK,Nam JM

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasma concentrations of protein C, an anticoagulant protein, and fibrinopeptide A were measured in 37 patients with acute hemispheric stroke and in age-matched controls with nonvascular neurologic diseases. In 11 stroke patients who died within 15 days after the onset (nonsurvivors) protein C antigen concentratio...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： D'Angelo A,Landi G,Vigano'D'Angelo S,Nobile Orazio E,Boccardi E,Candelise L,Mannucci PM

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In acute basilar artery occlusion, intra-arterial thrombolysis or endovascular mechanical recanalization may result in higher recanalization rates than intravenous thrombolysis. However, many patients are admitted to community hospitals, where endovascular therapy is usually not readily available...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Pfefferkorn T,Holtmannspötter M,Schmidt C,Bender A,Pfister HW,Straube A,Mayer TE,Brückmann H,Dichgans M,Fesl G

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of water should be sensitive to the cytotoxic edema triggered by energy failure during ischemia. Elevated values of T2. the nuclear MR transverse relaxation time of water, seen on T2 nuclear MR images detect vasogenic edema and infarcted areas. The tempora...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Loubinoux I,Volk A,Borredon J,Guirimand S,Tiffon B,Seylaz J,Méric P

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 24 patients with cerebrovascular disease and 6 without organic brain lesions, the increased velocity of blood flow in both the internal carotid and vertebral arteries during a contralateral carotid compression was compared with the angiographic appearance of the circle of Willis. The flow velocity was measured usin...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Yoneda S,Nukada T,Kimura K,Tanaka K,Ashida K,Asai T,Etani H,Imaizumi M,Abe H

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Evidence now exists for a pathogenic role for neutrophils in acute cerebral ischemia. We have studied the patterns and temporal profile of cerebral neutrophil recruitment to areas of acute ischemic stroke (IS) and have attempted to correlate this with neurological status and outcome. METHODS:Pat...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Price CJ,Menon DK,Peters AM,Ballinger JR,Barber RW,Balan KK,Lynch A,Xuereb JH,Fryer T,Guadagno JV,Warburton EA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose- Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) hyperintensities in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are associated with increased risk of recurrent ICH, cognitive impairment, and death, but whether these lesions are specific to a subtype of ICH remains uncertain. We investigated the association between DWI les...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Boulanger M,Schneckenburger R,Join-Lambert C,Werring DJ,Wilson D,Hodel J,Zuber M,Touzé E

更新日期：2018-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke is usually based on clinical assessment, blood test results, and CT findings. Intravenous thrombolysis of stroke mimics may occur but has not been studied in detail. METHODS:We determined frequency, clinical characteristics, and outcome of mimic...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Winkler DT,Fluri F,Fuhr P,Wetzel SG,Lyrer PA,Ruegg S,Engelter ST

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gene transfer to peripheral arteries has been accomplished with catheter-based approaches. Recently, gene transfer to the carotid artery and intracranial vessels has been achieved both in vitro and in vivo. Although gene therapy for cerebral vascular disease may not be accomplished for years, currently avail...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Heistad DD,Faraci FM

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recent Icelandic studies have demonstrated linkage for common forms of stroke to chromosome 5q12 and association between phosphodiesterase4D (PDE4D) and ischemic stroke. Using a candidate region approach, we wanted to test the validity of these findings in a different population from northern Swe...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Nilsson-Ardnor S,Wiklund PG,Lindgren P,Nilsson AK,Janunger T,Escher SA,Hallbeck B,Stegmayr B,Asplund K,Holmberg D

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The Emergency Medical Services field triage to stroke centers has gained considerable complexity with the recent demonstration of clinical benefit of endovascular treatment for acute ischemic stroke. We sought to describe a new smartphone freeware application designed to assist Emergency Medical ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Nogueira RG,Silva GS,Lima FO,Yeh YC,Fleming C,Branco D,Yancey AH,Ratcliff JJ,Wages RK,Doss E,Bouslama M,Grossberg JA,Haussen DC,Sakano T,Frankel MR

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Delayed cerebral ischemia and infarction due to reduced CBF remains the leading cause of poor outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Hypertonic saline (HS) is associated with an increase in CBF. This study explores whether CBF enhancement with HS in patients with poor-grade subarachnoi...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Al-Rawi PG,Tseng MY,Richards HK,Nortje J,Timofeev I,Matta BF,Hutchinson PJ,Kirkpatrick PJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose- The CREST (Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial) demonstrated equivalent composite outcomes between carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) for treating carotid stenosis. We investigated nationwide trends in these procedures and associated peripr...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Cole TS,Mezher AW,Catapano JS,Godzik J,Baranoski JF,Nakaji P,Albuquerque FC,Lawton MT,Little AS,Ducruet AF

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Previous studies have demonstrated that echocardiographic left ventricular mass (LVM) is an independent risk factor for stroke in whites. Despite the greater burden of stroke, the echocardiographic predictors of stroke in African Americans remain poorly understood. METHODS:This investigation is ...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Fox ER,Taylor HA Jr,Benjamin EJ,Ding J,Liebson PR,Arnett D,Quin EM,Skelton TN

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A previous systematic review of randomized trials suggested a positive effect of antiplatelet therapy in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). We performed a randomized controlled trial to assess whether acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) reduces the risk of delayed ischemic neurologica...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： van den Bergh WM,MASH Study Group.,Algra A,Dorhout Mees SM,van Kooten F,Dirven CM,van Gijn J,Vermeulen M,Rinkel GJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to assess whether the PHASES score allows to (1) match decisions taken by multidisciplinary team whether to observe or intervene, (2) classify patients being diagnosed with a ruptured versus unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA), and (3) discriminate patients at low risk...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Bijlenga P,Gondar R,Schilling S,Morel S,Hirsch S,Cuony J,Corniola MV,Perren F,Rüfenacht D,Schaller K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial septal aneurysm is an uncommon occult cardiac source of cerebral embolism. It is usually asymptomatic, and clinical cardiologic examination and electrocardiography fail to reveal its presence. We report a case of a 34-year-old woman with sudden right hemiplegia and aphasia from occlusion of the left carotid sip...

journal_title：Stroke

authors： Di Pasquale G,Andreoli A,Grazi P,Dominici P,Pinelli G

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00