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Factor XI Inhibitors: perspectives in primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke
Stroke is one of the most common causes of mortality and disability worldwide. Antithrombotic therapy represents the mainstay in primary and...
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Ischemic Stroke Prevention After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Purpose of ReviewSurvivors of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are not only at risk for recurrent ICH but often also have vascular risk factors which...
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Impacts of medication non-adherence to major modifiable stroke-related diseases on stroke prevention and mortality: a meta-analysis
BackgroundMedication adherence is one of the crucial attempts in primary stroke prevention. The available evidence lacks comprehensive reviews...
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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Purpose of ReviewAtrial fibrillation is associated with a significant increase in stroke and systemic embolism. This review explores the areas of...
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Systematic Review of Machine Learning Applied to the Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke is a serious disease posing significant threats to human health and life, with the highest absolute and relative risks of a poor...
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Current practice and attitudes of stroke physicians towards rhythm-control therapy for stroke prevention: results of an international survey
BackgroundPatients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF) are at particularly high risk for recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events....
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Madrid Newborn Sickle Cell Disease Cohort: clinical outcomes, stroke prevention and survival
In May 2003, Madrid established the universal newborn screening (NBS) for sickle cell disease (SCD). However, there are no studies resembling the...
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Ischemic Stroke Therapeutics A Comprehensive Guide
This second edition updates established evidence for contemporary management of ischemic stroke. Therapeutics for acute management, secondary...
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Effect of plateletcrit and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T genotypes on folic acid efficacy in stroke prevention
Previous studies have shown that low platelet count combined with high plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) increased stroke risk and can be lowered by...
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Prevention and treatment of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in people with diabetes mellitus: a focus on glucose control and comorbidities
Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, affecting up to a third of individuals with...
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Contemporary Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapies for Secondary Stroke Prevention: A Narrative Review of Current Literature and Guidelines
Purpose of ReviewStroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The annual incidence of new or recurrent stroke is approximately...
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Antiplatelet Treatment Patterns and Outcomes for Secondary Stroke Prevention in the United Kingdom
IntroductionStroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Antiplatelet therapies are recommended to reduce the risk of recurrent...
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Prevalence of dementia, heart disease and stroke in community-dwelling adults in Canada, 2016–2021: opportunities for joint prevention
IntroductionThis aim of this study is to provide updated estimates on the prevalence of dementia, heart disease, and stroke in Canadian communities....
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Stroke Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
Purpose of ReviewCryptogenic stroke represents a heterogenous but clinically important collection of stroke etiologies for which our understanding...
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Blood pressure management for secondary stroke prevention
Hypertension is the most important vascular risk factor for stroke; therefore, optimal blood pressure (BP) management is essential for the prevention...
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Detection of atrial fibrillation using an implantable loop recorder in patients with previous cryptogenic stroke: the SPIDER-AF registry (Stroke Prevention by Increasing DEtection Rates of Atrial Fibrillation)
BackgroundThe use of implantable loop recorder (ILR) to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with a history of cryptogenic stroke (CS) has...
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Clinical impact of cardiovascular calcifications on stroke incidence in primary prevention: analysis in NADESICO study
The utility of assessment of cardiovascular calcifications for predicting stroke incidence remains unclear. This study assessed the relationship...
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How well do ED physician practices align with the CAEP acute atrial fibrillation checklist for stroke prevention and disposition?
ObjectivesAcute atrial fibrillation (AF)/flutter (AFL) is a common emergency department (ED) presentation. In 2021, an updated version of CAEP’s...
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Stroke prevention in rural residents: development of a simplified risk assessment tool with artificial intelligence
BackgroundLimited studies have focused on the risk assessment of stroke in rural regions. Moreover, the application of artificial intelligence in...
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Cost-effectiveness of left atrial appendage closure for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a systematic review appraising the methodological quality
BackgroundThe increasing global prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has led to a growing demand for stroke prevention strategies, resulting in...
