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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:50:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363786&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hachinski V PMID: 20224053 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363786 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363785&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224054%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A modest increase in the EDV as opposed to peak systolic velocity is associated with complete recanalization/reperfusion, early neurological improvement, and favorable functional outcome. Diastolic flow augmentation may represent a novel target for development of reperfusion therapies. PMID: 20224054 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363785 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363784&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224055%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We found that Canadian neurologists would use a highly sensitive clinical decision rule to risk-stratify patients with TIA. The median required sensitivity of 92% is higher than the high risk category of any existing tool. Our results indicate a clinical decision rule to predict high-risk TIA needs to be more sensitive than the currently available rules. PMID: 20224055 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363784 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363783&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224056%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that the standard dose of 0.9 mg/kg alteplase may not be optimal for treating aged Chinese patients. However, the dose of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator for ischemic stroke in Chinese patients should be based on more broad and convincing evidences and randomized trials of lower versus higher doses are needed. PMID: 20224056 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363783 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363782&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224057%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrates increased prevalence and risk of stroke after AC. Further study is needed to confirm our findings and explore underlying mechanisms. PMID: 20224057 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363782 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363781&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224058%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Quality of care among patients with and without diabetes was similar except for rt-PA and cholesterol treatment. Diabetes was associated with worse stroke-related outcomes. Greater quality-improvement efforts to increase the use of rt-PA and other secondary prevention treatments in patients with diabetes are warranted. PMID: 20224058 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363781 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363780&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224059%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The peak longitudinal mechanical stresses in the fibrous caps of symptomatic patients with carotid atherosclerotic stenosis were located at known predilection sites for plaque rupture, suggesting that mechanical stresses may play a role in plaque destabilization. PMID: 20224059 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363780 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363779&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224060%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The smRSq appears to have very good reliability that is similar to that of a structured interview mRS and is considerably less time-consuming. PMID: 20224060 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363779 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363778&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20224061%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wei JW, Wang JG, Huang Y, Liu M, Wu Y, Wong LK, Cheng Y, Xu E, Yang Q, Arima H, Heeley EL, Anderson CS, BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: We aimed to describe the uptake of proven secondary prevention strategies for ischemic stroke in urban China. METHODS: In a prospective, multicenter, hospital-based registry of 4782 cases of acute ischemic stroke in China during 2006, the use of secondary prevention regimens was evaluated before hospital discharge and 3 and 12 months after stroke. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine associations between various baseline variables and in-hospital use of antihypertensive, antiplatelet, and lipid-lowering therapies, and to identify variables associated with their continuation at 12 months. RESULTS: In-hospital initiation of antihyper... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363778 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338950&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203317%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although in-hospital mortality decreased over the study period, 4 of the 5 complications were more common in 2006 to 2007 than they were 8 years earlier with the largest increase observed for deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. PMID: 20203317 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338950 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338949&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203318%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with VELCADE exerts a neuroprotective effect in aged rats after stroke. The combination of VELCADE with the low-dose tPA further amplifies the neuroprotective effect. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase at least partly contributes to VELCADE-mediated neuroprotection after stroke. PMID: 20203318 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338949 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338948&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203319%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ultrastructural abnormalities of NABT increase with WMH severity and have a strong and independent effect on cognitive functions, whereas diffusion-weighted imaging metrics within WMH have no direct impact. This should be considered when defining outcome measures for trials that attempt to ameliorate the consequences of WMH progression. PMID: 20203319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338948 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338947&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203320%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results support the safety of this sequential, 2-growth factor therapy initiated 24 to 48 hours after stroke onset. PMID: 20203320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338947 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338946&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203321%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Higher and lower doses of NMES led to similar improvements in motor function. A minimum of 10 hours of NMES in combination with regular rehabilitation may improve recovery of arm function in stroke patients during the acute stage. PMID: 20203321 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338946 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338945&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203322%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: CST ADC decreases after acute stroke in patients with poor motor outcome and may represent early Wallerian degeneration. Recognition of this imaging marker may improve early outcome prediction and patient selection for rehabilitation and neuroprotection trials. PMID: 20203322 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338945 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338944&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20203323%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Circulating levels of HGF are associated with an increased risk of incident ischemic stroke, independent of obesity and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, among postmenopausal women aged 50 to 79 years. PMID: 20203323 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338944 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3332118&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20190000%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Blacks were less likely than whites to be aware of having AF or to be treated with warfarin. Potential reasons for the racial disparity in warfarin treatment warrant further investigation. PMID: 20190000 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3332118 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3332118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3332117&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20190001%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our data provide complementary evidence that the variants on chromosomes 8q and 9p are associated with IA and that the risk of IA in patients with these variants is greatly increased with cigarette smoking. PMID: 20190001 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3332117 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3332117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314836&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185772%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pfeilschifter W, Czech B, Neumann-Haefelin T PMID: 20185772 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314836 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314835&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185773%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Meschia JF PMID: 20185773 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314835 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314834&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185774%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that hypoxia directly impairs CA but that impaired CA does not play a pivotal role in the development of AMS. PMID: 20185774 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314834 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314833&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185775%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yao H PMID: 20185775 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314833 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314832&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185776%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andersson T PMID: 20185776 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314832 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314831&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185777%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Power M-mode transcranial Doppler identifies a subgroup of patients with malignant MES. These signals are more frequent in longer arterial trajectory. Patients with malignant MES have larger baseline infarcts, a higher prevalence of intraluminal thrombus or ulcerated plaque in the carotid artery, and worse clinical outcome. PMID: 20185777 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314831 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314830&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185778%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ashrafian H PMID: 20185778 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314830 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314829&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185779%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Recent cocaine ingestion is associated with hemorrhages that occur more frequently in subcortical locations, have a higher risk of intraventricular hemorrhage, and have a poor prognosis compared to patients with cocaine-negative, spontaneous ICH. PMID: 20185779 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314829 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314828&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185780%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Decompressive surgery may save lives and may even allow a good functional outcome in malignant CVT, even in patients with bilateral dilated pupils. PMID: 20185780 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314828 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314827&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185781%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients fulfilling definition A and F had best short-term and medium-term outcomes. They would be best suited to the definition of "minor stroke." PMID: 20185781 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314827 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314826&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185782%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This analysis suggests that the angiotensinogen gene may be involved in vasoreactivity independent of blood pressure. Larger studies are needed to confirm the role of this gene in cerebrovascular health and aging. PMID: 20185782 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314826 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314825&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185783%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This prematurely terminated trial has demonstrated the potential efficiency of a novel design in selecting a propitious dose for future study of a new thrombolytic agent for acute stroke. Given the truncation of the trial, no convincing conclusions can be made about the promise of future study of tenecteplase in acute stroke. PMID: 20185783 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314825 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314824&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185784%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that systemic oxidative damage to lipids and proteins had already occurred at baseline in stroke. In contrast to animal studies, a relationship between free radical-mediated oxidative damage to lipids or proteins and reperfusion injury after arterial recanalization could not be established. PMID: 20185784 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314824 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314823&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185785%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Albright K, Martin-Schild S, Morales M, Grotta J PMID: 20185785 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314823 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314822&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185786%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Independent validations of the ABCD system showed good predictive value, with the exception of studies based on retrospective extraction of nonsystematically collected data from emergency department records. PMID: 20185786 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314822 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314821&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185787%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that men, older patients, and smokers with sVADs may be at increased risk for ischemic events. PMID: 20185787 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314821 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314820&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185788%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: High-serum ferritin levels at admission are independently associated with poor outcome in patients with ICH. These findings may suggest a neurotoxic effect of increased body iron stores in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. PMID: 20185788 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314820 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314819&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20185789%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients >/=80 years old have higher periprocedural event rates than nonoctogenarians. Age, symptomatic status, and lesion length should be considered when identifying appropriate candidates for the procedure. PMID: 20185789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314819 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314839&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20181677%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schwamm L, Fayad P, Acker JE, Duncan P, Fonarow GC, Girgus M, Goldstein LB, Gregory T, Kelly-Hayes M, Sacco RL, Saver JL, Segrest W, Solis P, Yancy CW PMID: 20181677 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314839 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314838&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20181678%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The ABC/XYZ method accurately and reliably estimates ICHV and TBV in children. These values can be used to approximate quickly and easily ICHV as a percentage of TBV, which has important prognostic implications. PMID: 20181678 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314838 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314837&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20181679%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with combined Asp/ER-DP vs clopidogrel in 1360 patients with acute, mild ischemic stroke did not differ in terms of effects on functional outcome, recurrence, death, bleeding, or serious adverse events. Both treatments were practical to administer. PMID: 20181679 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314837 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307319&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20176982%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20176982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307319 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3307319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307318&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20176983%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20176983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307318 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3307318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307317&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20176984%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20176984 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307317 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3307317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292295&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167904%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Crafting a culturally sensitive tool for promoting treatment adherence in elderly Spanish-only-speaking patients with stroke within an urban health system using a participatory methodology is feasible. The efficacy of this new report card should be tested in a randomized controlled trial. PMID: 20167904 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292295 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292294&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167905%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with stroke have different risks for, consequences of, and barriers to reducing UTI than other hospitalized patients. Further research is needed to develop an effective approach to decreasing this important complication in the stroke population. PMID: 20167905 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292294 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292293&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167906%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: van Rooij WJ, Sluzewski M, Peluso JP PMID: 20167906 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292293 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292292&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167907%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Elevated superoxide production and reduced basal nitric oxide-mediated relaxation occur in cerebral arteries of hypercholesterolemic mice even in the absence of lesions. These changes appear to be exclusively due to increased activity of Nox2-NADPH oxidase, possibly through increased expression of its regulatory subunit p47phox. PMID: 20167907 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292292 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292291&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167908%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Babikian VL, Nguyen TN PMID: 20167908 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292291 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292290&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167909%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Worthington JM, Gattellari M, Leung DY PMID: 20167909 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292290 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292289&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167910%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: SSs and EPs report positive beliefs regarding telestroke; however, perceived obstacles exist to implementation. Differences between barriers perceived by EPs and SSs need to be addressed to enhance acute ischemic stroke treatment. PMID: 20167910 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292289 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292288&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167911%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated the feasibility of rebalancing individual subjects within a randomized trial. After rebalancing and outlier elimination, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator continued to demonstrate improved outcome. That the apparent treatment effect was reduced suggests that imbalances contributed to the magnitude of the original National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke outcomes. This method could in theory be applied to any data set to find matched subjects for outcome or other analyses. PMID: 20167911 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292288 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292287&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167912%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Randomized clinical trials demonstrate that acupuncture may be effective in the treatment of poststroke rehabilitation. Poor study quality and the possibility of publication bias hinder the strength of this recommendation and argue for a large, transparent, well-conducted randomized clinical trial to support this claim and implement changes to clinical practice. PMID: 20167912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292287 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292286&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167913%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results highlight the very poor blood pressure control and the very high rate of cognitive impairment in Martinican patients after stroke. As a consequence, a poststroke prevention network was established in Martinique. PMID: 20167913 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292286 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292285&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167914%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The availability of certain diagnostic tests, but not specialty staff or stroke units, increased in North Carolina hospitals between 1998 and 2008. Although there was no change in stroke-related hospital-based organizational features between 1998 and 2003, there were improvements between 2003 and 2008, possibly reflecting programs aimed at developing stroke care systems. PMID: 20167914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292285 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292284&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167915%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The paucity of studies on the diagnostic utility of imaging investigations of the cause(s) of ICH may contribute to the variation observed in when and how and which patients are investigated in current clinical practice. Studies comparing different types of diagnostic strategies are required. PMID: 20167915 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292284 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292283&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167916%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on 2 simple bedside tests, finger extension and shoulder abduction, functional recovery of the hemiplegic arm at 6 months can be predicted early in a hospital stroke unit within 72 hours after stroke onset. PMID: 20167916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292283 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292282&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167917%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ultraearly thrombolysis was associated with better outcome of our patients with stroke with moderate or severe symptoms. The earlier the treatment was given, the higher the likelihood of favorable outcome. PMID: 20167917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292282 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292281&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167918%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lanktree MB, Dichgans M, Hegele RA As a result of technological advances, the genomic analysis of stroke has shifted from candidate gene association studies to genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Agnostic GWAS evaluate up to 90% of common genetic variation in a single experiment, creating an improved framework for identifying novel genetic leads for biochemical and cellular mechanisms underlying stroke. Given the ubiquity of the GWAS approach, it has become essential for stroke researchers and clinicians to be able to interpret GWAS results. Thus, we review the basic elements of design, methods, presentation, and interpretation of GWAS in the context of stroke research. In 8 recent stroke GWAS reports, no single locus has been identified in 2 GWAS at a genome-wide level of... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292281 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292280&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167919%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In a large community-based sample of middle-aged adults, BI predicted an increased risk of stroke and dementia independent of vascular risk factors. White matter hyperintensities portended an increased risk of stroke, amnestic mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and death independent of vascular risk factors and interim vascular events. PMID: 20167919 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292280 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292279&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167920%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with deep ICH and lacunar infarcts are more likely than patients with nonlacunar infarcts to have signs indicating hypertensive damage in the retinal arteriolar wall. PMID: 20167920 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292279 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292278&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167921%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that cardiovascular risk factors may modulate the clinical expression of CADASIL. The associations with hypertension and smoking suggest that risk factors should be treated aggressively in patients with CADASIL. PMID: 20167921 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292278 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292277&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167922%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Frequent PVCs are associated with risk of incident stroke in participants free of hypertension and diabetes. This suggests that PVCs may contribute to atrioventricular remodeling or may be a risk marker for incident stroke, particularly embolic stroke. PMID: 20167922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292277 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292276&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20167923%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our velocity, intensity, and flow signatures criteria for TCD monitoring of IA reperfusion procedures detect reocclusion, hyperperfusion, or thromboembolism and air embolism in nearly half of all procedures. This hemodynamic information can be particularly helpful when neurological assessment is limited or delayed. PMID: 20167923 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292276 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3292276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270659&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150541%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wong TY PMID: 20150541 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270659 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270658&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150542%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Embolus trajectory through the cerebral arteries is dependent on embolus size and strongly favors the MCA for large emboli. The 70:30 ratio of MCA:anterior cerebral artery emboli observed by Doppler ultrasound is consistent with the trajectories of small emboli that tend to be asymptomatic. PMID: 20150542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270658 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270657&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150543%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The lifelong health burden due to stroke was approximately 9.5 quality-adjusted life-years and should be considered in future cost-effectiveness analyses for prevention. PMID: 20150543 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270657 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270656&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150544%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cystatin C was significantly and gradually associated with future cardiovascular events in patients with carotid atherosclerosis. In contrast, neither serum creatinine nor estimated glomerular filtration rate were significant predictors of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. PMID: 20150544 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270656 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270655&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150545%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Stroke outside of CSM occurred in a large number in cancer patients. In stroke patients with cancer, D-dimer levels and diffusion-weighted imaging lesion patterns may be helpful in early identification of non-CSMs (especially coagulopathy associated with cancer) and possibly in guiding preventive strategies for stroke. PMID: 20150545 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270655 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270654&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150546%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that neovascular AMD is associated with a higher risk of stroke for patients with AMD >/=65 years old. PMID: 20150546 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270654 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270653&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150547%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We found excellent concordance between and within raters for acute diffusion-weighted imaging and 30-day follow-up fluid-attenuated inversion recovery lesion volume measurements in patients with transient ischemic attack and minor stroke. PMID: 20150547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270653 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270652&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150548%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that superoxide contributes to the pathogenesis of spontaneous ICH, possibly through activation of matrix metalloproteinase-9, and that SOD1 protects against spontaneous ICH during hypertension. PMID: 20150548 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270652 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270651&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150549%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that recanalization of vertebral artery dissection occurs mainly within the first 6 months after the onset of symptoms regardless of the location or pattern of the dissection. PMID: 20150549 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270651 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270650&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150550%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: "Drip, ship, and retrieve" seems to be feasible and safe in acute basilar artery occlusion. Patients appear to benefit from initiation of intravenous thrombolysis in the community hospital before transfer. Randomized controlled trials will have to confirm the expected benefit of subsequent on-demand mechanical recanalization on clinical outcome. PMID: 20150550 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270650 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270649&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150551%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review found limited effectiveness of moxibustion as an adjunct to standard care in stroke rehabilitation. PMID: 20150551 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270649 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270648&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150552%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsivgoulis G, Heliopoulos I, Stamboulis E PMID: 20150552 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270648 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270647&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150553%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hypertension and diabetes appear equally common in lacunar and nonlacunar ischemic stroke, but lacunar stroke is less likely to be caused by embolism from the heart or proximal arteries, and the lower prevalence of ischemic heart disease in lacunar stroke provides additional support for a nonatherosclerotic arteriopathy causing many lacunar ischemic strokes. Our findings have implications for how clinicians classify ischemic stroke subtypes and highlight the need for additional research into the specific causes of and treatments for lacunar stroke. PMID: 20150553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270647 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3270646&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20150554%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Low anti-PC is a novel independent risk marker for development of stroke. Measurements of anti-PC could be used to identify immunodeficient subjects at an increased risk for stroke. The possibility that such subjects might be targets for novel modes of treatment such as immunotherapies deserves further investigation. PMID: 20150554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3270646 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3270646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247523&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133914%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dame C PMID: 20133914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247523 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247520&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133915%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stahrenberg R, Wachter R, Gröschel K PMID: 20133915 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247520 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247517&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133916%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martínez-Sánchez P, Fuentes B, Diez-Tejedor E PMID: 20133916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247517 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247514&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133917%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: For patients who benefit from treatment, <3-hour thrombolytic therapy adds the equivalent of 4.4 years of healthy life, free of disability. The DALY metric provides a continuous scale that increases statistical power, is intuitively understandable, and is applicable to a wide range of conditions and treatments. PMID: 20133917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247514 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247510&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133918%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: All neurological functions, impaired because of MCA occlusion, recovered after recanalization, although not to the same extent. The total NIHSS score is more useful than the individual components in detecting MCA recanalization. PMID: 20133918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247510 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247505&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20133919%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results from 2 independent cohorts demonstrate that AIS patients with a history of hyperlipidemia have less severe WMH at the time of stroke. These data support the hypothesis that hyperlipidemia may play a relatively protective role in cerebral small-vessel disease. PMID: 20133919 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247505 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3247505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216954&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20101028%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Inhibition of VEGFR2 signaling worsens injury, affects cell death, and reduces endothelial cell proliferation after neonatal stroke. Injury exacerbation may be in part due to a shift of cell fate from apoptosis to necrosis on the continuum spectrum of cell death as well as effects on angiogenesis in the injured brain. PMID: 20101028 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216954 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:12:05 +0100 3216954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202033&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093632%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mitnitski AB, Gubitz GJ PMID: 20093632 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202033 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202032&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093633%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In a rat model of severe ischemia/reperfusion, with reperfusion and treatment beginning 6 hours after onset of ischemia, glibenclamide is as effective as DC in preventing death from malignant cerebral edema but is superior to DC in preserving neurologic function and the integrity of watershed cortex and deep white matter. PMID: 20093633 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202032 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202031&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093634%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Time trends in recovery rate from stroke exist and can be detected from available data. The roles of influential factors and causes of sex difference in recovery improvement deserve further studies. PMID: 20093634 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202031 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202030&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093635%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Important negative cognitions, including suicidal thoughts, may be missed when people are screened for depression after stroke. Screening alone is not an adequate substitute for a sensitive exploration of the psychological impact of stroke on the survivor. PMID: 20093635 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202030 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202029&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093636%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Auto-MR-TS provides a measure of stroke severity in an automated fashion and facilitates more objective, sensitive, and potentially more complex ASPECTS-based scoring. PMID: 20093636 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202029 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202028&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093637%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Degree of obesity, defined by body mass index, waist circumference, or waist-to-hip ratio, was a significant risk factor for ischemic stroke regardless of sex or race. PMID: 20093637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202028 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3202027&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20093638%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lesions to the left PVWM may be more disruptive to swallowing behavior than similar lesions to the right PVWM. Swallowing deficits involving oral control and transfer may be a marker of subcortical neural axis involvement. PMID: 20093638 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3202027 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3202027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179884&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075337%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sorensen AG, Heiss WD Imaging remains a mainstay of stroke diagnosis and treatment. 2009 brought much that was new: increased scrutiny of the safety of imaging; evidence of improved technical capabilities of imaging; new findings based on imaging; and as a result of the above, evidence that the field has definite needs. We will briefly cover each of these in turn. PMID: 20075337 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179884 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179883&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075338%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mayer SA, Schwab S PMID: 20075338 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179883 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179882&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075339%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gounis MJ, De Leo MJ, Wakhloo AK PMID: 20075339 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179882 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179881&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075340%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that human neural stem cell transplants enhance endogenous brain repair through multiple modalities in response to HI. PMID: 20075340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179881 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179880&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075341%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Early recanalization of an occluded middle cerebral artery can be provoked by 0.6 mg/kg intravenous alteplase and may induce a favorable clinical outcome. The rates of recanalization and favorable outcome are comparable to that previously reported with the 0.9-mg/kg dose. PMID: 20075341 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179880 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179879&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075342%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fisher M PMID: 20075342 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179879 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179878&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075343%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Fv-Hsp70 protected the ischemic brain in this experimental stroke model. PMID: 20075343 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179878 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179877&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075344%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Truelsen T PMID: 20075344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179877 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179876&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075345%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kalra L The past year has continued to see growth in stroke rehabilitation literature, ranging from important insights into the basic science of stroke recovery to broader multidisciplinary aspects aimed at improving global quality of life in stroke survivors. The areas that particularly stand out include 1) new evidence on old treatment strategies in clinical rehabilitation; 2) developments in the treatment of "neglected" impairments, such as hemianopia and sensory loss; 3) evaluation of the use of technology in stroke rehabilitation; and 4) advances in neurorestorative treatments after stroke. PMID: 20075345 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179876 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179875&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075346%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that behavioral training interacts with the effects of the axonal growth promoter, NEP 1-40, and may accelerate behavioral recovery after focal cortical ischemia. PMID: 20075346 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179875 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179874&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075347%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: With stroke death rates decreasing substantially in the United States from 1996 to 2005, stroke moved from the second to the third leading organ- and disease-specific cause of death. Women and blacks may warrant attention for targeted stroke prevention and treatment because they continue to have disproportionately high stroke death rates. PMID: 20075347 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179874 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179873&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075348%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Fair/moderate patient-proxy agreement was observed for social determinants of health. Stroke researchers who plan to study social determinants of health may consider performing validation studies so corrections for proxy use can be made. PMID: 20075348 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179873 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179872&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075349%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McArthur K, Lees KR PMID: 20075349 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179872 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179871&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075350%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A quantitative weighted index of infectious burden, derived from the magnitude of association of individual infections with stroke, was associated with carotid plaque thickness in this multiethnic cohort. These results lend support to the notion that past or chronic exposure to common infections, perhaps by exacerbating inflammation, contributes to atherosclerosis. Future studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis and to define optimal measures of infectious burden as a vascular risk factor. PMID: 20075350 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179871 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179870&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075351%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hegele RA, Dichgans M PMID: 20075351 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179870 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179869&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075352%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Goldstein LB, Rothwell PM PMID: 20075352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179869 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179868&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075353%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Williams LS, Rudd AG PMID: 20075353 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179868 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179867&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075354%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gorelick PB, Bowler JV PMID: 20075354 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179867 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179866&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075355%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In our sample, maps of CBF, TTP, and mean transit time yielded a good estimate of penumbral flow. The performance of TTP maps was equivalent to deconvolution techniques using an arterial input function. For all maps, the application of a predefined threshold is mandatory and calibration studies will enhance their use in acute stroke therapy as well as in clinical stroke trials. PMID: 20075355 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179866 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179865&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075356%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The mortality rate of patients with stroke rose under increased financial strain from cuts in reimbursement. Therefore, stroke outcomes are more likely to be affected by hospital financial pressures. It is imperative to monitor stroke outcomes and develop strategies to maintain levels of stroke care as cuts in reimbursement are adopted. PMID: 20075356 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179865 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179864&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075357%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Caregiving strain is significantly associated with higher estimated stroke risk with greatest effects for men, particularly African American men, providing caregiving to their wives. Male spouse caregivers may need special caregiving support. Prospective longitudinal studies should examine how sex and race may moderate the impact of stress on stroke and CHD risk. PMID: 20075357 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179864 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179863&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075358%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The complication rates within the registry are within the limits of previously published data. Severe adverse events were equally distributed between potential risk groups with similar rates but different types of main complications in the anterior and posterior circulation. PMID: 20075358 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179863 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179862&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075359%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ischemic stroke increases expression of the neuroprotective protein neuroglobin, suggesting neuroglobin may represent a novel target for stroke therapy. PMID: 20075359 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179862 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179861&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075360%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Persistent secondary prevention treatment declines rapidly during the first 2 years after stroke, particularly for statins and warfarin. Effective interventions to improve persistent secondary prevention after stroke need to be developed. PMID: 20075360 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179861 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179860&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075361%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: For a given severity of OSA, patients with stroke had less daytime sleepiness and lower body mass index than subjects without stroke. These factors may make the diagnosis of OSA elusive in the poststroke period and preclude many such patients from the potential benefits of OSA therapy. PMID: 20075361 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179860 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3179859&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20075362%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study indicate that the perfusion status (severe perfusion delay) rather than the tissue status (diffusion-weighted imaging lesions) and aggressive treatment were independently associated with HTs. HT on gradient echo imaging was common but usually associated with severe hypoperfusion and not always associated with clinical deterioration. PMID: 20075362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3179859 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3179859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136802&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044517%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Newly detected episodes of AT/AF were found via continuous monitoring in 28% of patients with previous TE. Most episodes would not have been detected by standard intermittent monitoring techniques. PMID: 20044517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136802 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136801&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044518%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guerra LC, Del Carmen Ferna'ndez-Moreno M, Marín-Martín J PMID: 20044518 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136801 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136800&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044519%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study revealed a substantial neuron-specific downregulation of KCC2 after focal cerebral ischemia. PMID: 20044519 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136800 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136799&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044520%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Broca aphasia is more reliably associated with infarct/ hypoperfusion of Broca area in acute stroke. Many chronic stroke patients with damage to part or all of Broca area had neither Broca nor global aphasia. Broca or global aphasia was sometimes present initially in these patients but resolved by 6 months. Our results indicate that the acute aphasia syndrome may allow the clinician to predict the compromised vascular territory, even when structural imaging shows only a small (or no) infarct. PMID: 20044520 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136799 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136798&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044521%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: To the extent that these results can be translated to humans, the therapeutic time window and the optimal duration for DFX in this aged rat model of ICH may provide useful information for an ongoing DFX-ICH clinical trial. PMID: 20044521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136798 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136797&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044522%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results of this nationwide analysis differed from the findings of our single institution study. Clipping compared to coiling was associated with significantly longer lengths of stay and significantly higher total hospital charges for both ruptured and unruptured aneurysm patients. PMID: 20044522 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136797 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136796&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044523%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This first community-based, genome-wide association study on covert MRI infarcts uncovered novel associations. Although replication of the association with top single nucleotide polymorphisms failed, possibly because of insufficient power, results in the black population sample are encouraging, and further efforts at replication are needed. PMID: 20044523 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136796 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136795&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044524%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hanley DF PMID: 20044524 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136795 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136794&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044525%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Serum GGT is associated with risk of total and ischemic strokes for Japanese women, especially never-drinkers. PMID: 20044525 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136794 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136793&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044526%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: IMT is related to patterns of resting rCBF in older adults without clinical manifestations of cerebrovascular disease, suggesting that there are regional differences in CBF that are associated with subclinical vascular disease. PMID: 20044526 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136793 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136792&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044527%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of ES among hospitalized patients with ACS is currently low, possibly because of improvement in ACS treatment. In this ACS sample, ES did not appear associated with short-term risk of cerebrovascular events. PMID: 20044527 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136792 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136791&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044528%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Definite cavitation occurs in one fifth of symptomatic lacunar ischemic strokes, implying that most continue to resemble white matter lesions. Epidemiology and pathophysiology studies of lacunar stroke, which have only counted lacunes as lacunar infarcts, may have substantially underestimated by as much as 5 times the true burden of lacunar stroke disease. PMID: 20044528 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136791 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136790&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044529%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Low RB, Qureshi AI, Low DC PMID: 20044529 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136790 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136789&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044530%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: BP-lowering treatment is likely to provide protection against all types of ICH. PMID: 20044530 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136789 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136788&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044531%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present safety and signal-of-efficacy data of high-frequency ultrasound-enhanced thrombolysis should be taken into account in the design of future randomized controlled trials. PMID: 20044531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136788 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136787&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044532%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that antiexcitotoxic properties may underlie some of the anti-ischemic effect of caffeinol. This study provides strong evidence that the anti-ischemic effect of NMDA receptor blockers in general can be dramatically augmented by caffeine, thus opening a possibility for new use of NMDA-based pharmacology in the treatment of stroke. PMID: 20044532 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136787 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136786&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044533%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Decreased expression of genes related to muscle system and cell adhesion is important for the development of IA. The role of immune/inflammatory processes is unclear. Inflammation may participate in the healing process within IA while playing a protective role against IA rupture. PMID: 20044533 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136786 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136785&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044534%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Early intensive BP-lowering treatment attenuated hematoma growth over 72 hours in intracerebral hemorrhage. There were no appreciable effects on perihematomal edema. PMID: 20044534 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136785 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136784&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044535%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Direct costs for 12-month stroke survivors are 4 times higher than direct costs for patients with stroke without spasticity during the first year after the event. PMID: 20044535 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136784 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136783&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20044536%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Early restriction of intracerebral hemorrhage is of paramount importance because secondary volume expansion leads to outcome deterioration and death. Although there appear to be few indications for neurosurgical measures, nonsurgical measures such as reduction of hypertension and normalization of altered coagulation seem to be beneficial. However, the routine use of coagulation factors outside of warfarin-associated spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage cannot generally be recommended at present. The same applies for future approaches such as combined medical-surgical approaches and neuroprotective therapies at this point. PMID: 20044536 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136783 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3136783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123656&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035067%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thomalla G, Gerloff C PMID: 20035067 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123656 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123655&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035068%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on our findings, we cannot recommend the use of FLAIR visibility as an estimate of time from symptom onset within the first 4.5 hours. PMID: 20035068 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123655 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123654&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035069%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jiang Q, Zhang ZG, Chopp M MRI is a vital tool for the measurement of acute stroke and has been used to visualize changes in activation patterns during stroke recovery. There is emerging interest on using MRI to monitor the structural substrates of spontaneous recovery and neurorestorative treatment of stroke. In this review, we describe the use of MRI and its associated challenges to measure vascular and neuronal remodeling in response to spontaneous and therapy-induced stroke recovery. We demonstrate that MRI methodologies may be used in real-time monitoring of recovery from stroke. PMID: 20035069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123654 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123653&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035070%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that patients with a tuberculosis diagnosis are at an increased risk for ischemic stroke but not hemorrhagic stroke in the next 3 years. Further research is necessary to investigate these findings in tuberculosis-endemic areas. PMID: 20035070 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123653 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123652&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035071%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Rates of LDL measurement in hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack have improved dramatically in this large quality improvement program, although disparities in testing still exist. Testing frequently revealed an LDL level that could prompt a change in clinical management. PMID: 20035071 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123652 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123651&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035072%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Salient stroke outcome information is lost when an ordinal scale is collapsed into fewer categories. In contrast, the full scales provide a comprehensive patient outcome estimate. Furthermore, in the context of stroke clinical trials, those scales are highly correlated, providing the rationale to pool them into a single estimate. These insights may be used to optimize the analysis of stroke trials to increase study power to detect efficacious interventions. PMID: 20035072 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123651 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123650&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035073%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Urra X, Chamorro A PMID: 20035073 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123650 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123649&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035074%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The constellation suggests a greater initial mismatch between functionally increased metabolic demand of neurons and adjusted cerebral blood flow in Asians. PMID: 20035074 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123649 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123648&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035075%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saver JL, Liebeskind DS, Nogueira RG, Jahan R PMID: 20035075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123648 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123647&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035076%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment of carotid artery disease with carotid artery stenting with a self-expanding stent and distal embolic protection results in a low 30-day adverse event rate, including the occurrence of stroke in patients at high risk for carotid endarterectomy. PMID: 20035076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123647 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123646&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035077%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We have documented an association between endothelial progenitor cells and CPCs and CADASIL, extending previous data about the presence of endothelial dysfunction in this disease and its potential role in modulating phenotype. PMID: 20035077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123646 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123645&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035078%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Baseline MMP-9 was a significant predictor of HARM at 24-hour follow-up, supporting the hypothesis that MMP-9 is associated with BBB disruption. If the association between MMP-9 and BBB disruption is confirmed in future studies, HARM may be a useful imaging marker to evaluate MMP-9 inhibition in ischemic stroke and other populations with BBB disruption. PMID: 20035078 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123645 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123644&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20035079%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hadjiev DI, Mineva PP PMID: 20035079 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123644 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3123644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106933&cid=s_36183_25_f&fid=36183&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20019325%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Spontaneous childhood ICH was due mostly to vascular malformations. Acute surgical intervention was commonly performed. Although death was rare, 71% of survivors had persisting neurological deficits. Larger ICH volume and altered mental status predicted clinically significant disability. PMID: 20019325 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106933 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3106933