Statin therapy and outcome after ischemic stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and randomized trials
D Ní Chróinín, K Asplund, S Åsberg, E Callaly… - Stroke, 2013 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Although experimental data suggest that statin therapy may
improve neurological outcome after acute cerebral ischemia, the results from clinical studies …
improve neurological outcome after acute cerebral ischemia, the results from clinical studies …
National stroke registries for monitoring and improving the quality of hospital care: a systematic review
Background Routine monitoring of the quality of stroke care is becoming increasingly
important since patient outcomes could be improved with better access to proven treatments …
important since patient outcomes could be improved with better access to proven treatments …
[HTML][HTML] Atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke
DJ Gladstone, M Spring, P Dorian… - … England Journal of …, 2014 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Atrial fibrillation is a leading preventable cause of recurrent stroke for which
early detection and treatment are critical. However, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often …
early detection and treatment are critical. However, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often …
Relation between age and cardiovascular disease in men and women with diabetes compared with non-diabetic people: a population-based retrospective cohort …
Background Adults with diabetes are thought to have a high risk of cardiovascular disease
(CVD), irrespective of their age. The main aim of this study was to find out the age at which …
(CVD), irrespective of their age. The main aim of this study was to find out the age at which …
[HTML][HTML] Benefits and risks of dual versus single antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention: a systematic review for the 2021 guideline for the prevention of …
Background: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic
attack may reduce recurrent stroke but also increase severe bleeding compared with single …
attack may reduce recurrent stroke but also increase severe bleeding compared with single …
Potentially preventable strokes in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who are not adequately anticoagulated
Background and Purpose—Warfarin is the most effective stroke prevention medication for
high-risk individuals with atrial fibrillation, yet it is often underused. This study examined the …
high-risk individuals with atrial fibrillation, yet it is often underused. This study examined the …
Sex differences in stroke care and outcomes: results from the Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network
Background—Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in women as well as men.
However, little is known about sex differences in stroke care and outcomes. Methods—The …
However, little is known about sex differences in stroke care and outcomes. Methods—The …
[HTML][HTML] Impracticability of informed consent in the Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network
Background Government legislators and research ethics boards in some jurisdictions
require all patients to give written informed consent before enrollment in clinical registries …
require all patients to give written informed consent before enrollment in clinical registries …
IScore: a risk score to predict death early after hospitalization for an acute ischemic stroke
Background—A predictive model of stroke mortality may be useful for clinicians to improve
communication with and care of hospitalized patients. Our aim was to identify predictors of …
communication with and care of hospitalized patients. Our aim was to identify predictors of …
Sex differences and similarities in the management and outcome of stroke patients
Background and Purpose—Previous studies have documented sex differences in the
management and outcome of patients with cardiovascular disease. However, little data exist …
management and outcome of patients with cardiovascular disease. However, little data exist …