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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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Epidemiology of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
BackgroundWhile venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) provides lifesaving support for cardiopulmonary failure, complications...
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Ischemic Stroke
Purpose of ReviewVagus nerve stimulation (VNS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic approach for neurological and psychiatric disorders. In recent...
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Large variations in atrial fibrillation screening practice after ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack in Sweden: a survey study
BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) screening after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is given high priority in clinical guidelines....
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Decrease of thyroid function after ischemic stroke is related to stroke severity
BackgroundThyroid hormones are of fundamental importance for brain function. While low triiodothyronine levels during acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are...
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Ticagrelor plus aspirin in patients with minor ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: a network meta-analysis
BackgroundDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and clopidogrel was recommended as the secondary prevention of minor ischemic stroke or...
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Clopidogrel with indobufen or aspirin in minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack: a randomized controlled clinical study
BackgroundIschemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are the most prevalent cerebrovascular diseases. The conventional antiplatelet drugs...
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Endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in elderly patients with large ischemic cores
BackgroundUnderstanding the benefits and risks of endovascular therapy (EVT) is crucial for elderly patients with large ischemic cores, as the...
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Inflammatory biomarkers of ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke remains the second leading cause of death and among the major causes of morbidity worldwide. Therapeutic options are currently...
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Role of Von Willebrand factor level as a biomarker in acute ischemic stroke
BackgroundVon Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large, multimeric glycoprotein that plays a role in thrombus formation; it is also an important mediator...
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Genetics of ischemic stroke functional outcome
Ischemic stroke, which accounts for 87% of cerebrovascular accidents, is responsible for massive global burden both in terms of economic cost and...
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Association between pre-stroke physical fitness and global and motor outcomes after ischemic stroke
PurposeThe aim of this study was to verify the association between pre-stroke physical fitness and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcomes.
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Allopurinol and blood pressure variability following ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack: a secondary analysis of XILO-FIST
Blood Pressure Variability (BPV) is associated with cardiovascular risk and serum uric acid level. We investigated whether BPV was lowered by...
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and acute ischemic stroke: an underreported association
IntroductionPosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare and complex disorder with variable clinical presentation and a typical...
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The obstetrical consequences of ischemic stroke in women of childbearing age
PurposeAlthough recurrence risk is a major concern for women having had an ischemic stroke (IS) and who are planning a pregnancy, studies on...
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Alcohol consumption may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular stenosis in acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack
BackgroundAtherosclerosis are well established risk factors for ischemic stroke, however the association between alcohol consumption and...
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Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel in Acute Large-Vessel Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blinded Trial
BackgroundLarge-vessel ischemic stroke represents about 25–40% of all ischemic strokes. Few clinical trials compared ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in...
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Relationships between obesity and functional outcome after ischemic stroke: a Mendelian randomization study
Background and objectivesMost previous studies suggested obesity deteriorates the functional outcome after ischemic stroke. But there are researches...
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Glyoxal in hyperglycaemic ischemic stroke – a cohort study
BackgroundHyperglycaemia is frequent in acute ischemic stroke and denotes a bad prognosis, even in the absence of pre-existing diabetes. However, in...
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The role of blood protein biomarkers in acute ischemic stroke prognosis
BackgroundStroke is one of the most frequent causes of mortality and disability, blood protein biomarkers are used to determine patients at high risk...