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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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Obesity paradox and stroke outcomes according to stroke subtype: a propensity score-matched analysis
ObjectiveObesity has traditionally been considered a risk factor for ischemic stroke. However, some clinical observations have reported a complex...
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Outcomes of mechanical thrombectomy in acute stroke patients with atrial fibrillation detected after stroke versus known atrial fibrillation
We aim to compare the outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation detected after stroke (AFDAS) and their counterparts with known AF (KAF)...
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Impact of delirium on acute stroke outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Delirium is a common complication in acute stroke patients. A 2011 meta-analysis showed an increased risk of in-hospital mortality and mortality...
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Long-term psychological outcomes following stroke: the OX-CHRONIC study
BackgroundStroke survivors rate longer-term (> 2 years) psychological recovery as their top priority, but data on how frequently psychological...
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Stroke epidemiology and outcomes of stroke patients in Nepal: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundWith an increasing burden of stroke, it is essential to minimize the incidence of stroke and improve stroke care by emphasizing areas that...
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Adverse stroke outcomes amongst UK ethnic minorities: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study of acute stroke
ObjectiveSocioeconomic and health inequalities persist in multicultural western countries. Here, we compared outcomes following an acute stroke...
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Prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of acute respiratory distress syndrome in severe stroke
ObjectivesPatients with severe stroke are at high risk of develo** acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but this severe complication was...
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Tenecteplase versus alteplase before stroke thrombectomy: outcomes after system-wide transitions in Pennsylvania
IntroductionUnited States stroke systems are increasingly transitioning from alteplase (TPA) to tenecteplase (TNK). Real-world data on the safety and...
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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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Short- and long-term outcomes of patients with minor stroke and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Background and purposeNonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is a risk factor for stroke. This study was undertaken to determine the influence of...
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Effects of elevated remnant cholesterol on outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients receiving mechanical thrombectomy
Objective: Large cohort studies provided evidence that elevated remnant cholesterol (RC) was an important risk factor for ischemic stroke. However,...
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Net water uptake as a predictive neuroimaging marker for acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo assess the role of net water uptake (NWU) in predicting outcomes in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients.
MethodsA systematic review and...
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A descriptive study of stroke types, risk factors, clinical features, and outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Myanmar
BackgroundStroke is a leading cause of death in the world, and the burden of stroke is higher in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the...
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Transitioning to home and beyond following stroke: a prospective cohort study of outcomes and needs
IntroductionUnderstanding of the needs of people with stroke at hospital discharge and in the first six-months is limited. This study aim was to...
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Applicability of the low-grade inflammation score in predicting 90-day functional outcomes after acute ischemic stroke
Background and purposeThe low-grade inflammation (LGI) score, a novel indicator of chronic LGI, combines C-reactive protein (CRP), leukocyte counts,...
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Geographic differences in pharmacotherapy patterns and outcomes of acute ischemic stroke in China
BackgroundVast economic and healthcare status discrepancies exist among regions in China, contributing to different treatment patterns. This study...
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Comparing characteristics and outcomes of in-hospital stroke and community-onset stroke
BackgroundIn-hospital strokes account for 4–17% of all strokes and usually lead to urgent and severe conditions. However, features of in-hospital...
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Association between cooling temperature and outcomes of patients with heat stroke
This study explored the relationship between body temperature and adverse outcomes in patients with heat stroke to identify the optimal target body...
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Fibrosis-4 index is closely associated with clinical outcomes in acute cardioembolic stroke patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Liver cirrhosis is a confirmed risk factor for poor prognosis of stroke; however, the contribution of clinically inapparent liver fibrosis to...
