MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Stroke' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:43:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664803&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%3D22302109%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Early assessment of the intracranial and extracranial vasculature using CT/CTA predicts recurrent stroke and clinical outcome in patients with transient ischemic attack and minor stroke. In many institutions, CTA is more readily available than MRI and physicians should access whichever technique is more quickly available at their institution. PMID: 22302109 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664803 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664802&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%3D22302110%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sacco RL, Frieden TR, Blakeman DE, Jauch EC, Mohl S PMID: 22302110 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664802 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645011&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%3D22267820%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grau AJ, Howard G PMID: 22267820 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645011 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645010&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%3D22267821%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thrift AG, Vickrey BG PMID: 22267821 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645010 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645008&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%3D22267823%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kidwell CS, Heiss WD PMID: 22267823 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645008 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645006&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%3D22267825%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The presence of SBI in patients with recent mild noncardioembolic ischemic stroke could not be shown to be an independent risk factor for recurrent stroke, other vascular events, or a higher mortality rate. Clinical Trial Registration- URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00153062. PMID: 22267825 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645006 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645005&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%3D22267826%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Furie KL PMID: 22267826 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645005 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645004&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%3D22267827%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith WS, Schwab S PMID: 22267827 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645004 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645003&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%3D22267828%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pierot L, van der Bom IM, Wakhloo AK PMID: 22267828 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645003 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645001&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%3D22267830%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by moll regarding article, "hemostatic therapy in experimental intracerebral hemorrhage associated with the direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran". Stroke. 2012 Feb;43(2):e24 Authors: Moll S PMID: 22267830 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645001 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644999&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%3D22267832%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Goldstein LB, Rothwell PM PMID: 22267832 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644999 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644998&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%3D22271774%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22271774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644998 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644997&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%3D22282880%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: If current treatment strategies according to age remain unchanged, an increase of in-hospital mortality and a higher proportion of patients who need lifelong care after ICH can be expected in the coming decades. PMID: 22282880 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644997 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644996&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%3D22282881%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that right frontal acute infarcts may play a role in the development of PSA. PMID: 22282881 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644996 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644995&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%3D22282882%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A stroke system that incorporates features of comprehensive stroke centers can be effectively implemented with substantial rates of acute reperfusion therapy administration. Experiences potentially useful to broader implementation of comprehensive stroke centers are considered. PMID: 22282882 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644995 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644994&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%3D22282883%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Pyruvate activation of the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α-EPO signaling cascade in neurons and glia could protect the brain from ischemia-reperfusion injury. PMID: 22282883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644994 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644993&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%3D22282884%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the confirmatory end point showed neutral results between the treatment groups. However, a favorable outcome trend was seen in the severely affected patients with ischemic stroke treated with Cerebrolysin. This observation should be confirmed by a further clinical trial.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00868283. PMID: 22282884 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644993 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644992&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%3D22282885%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: ASDPRI is an ambulatory blood pressure-derived biomarker that strongly predicts future CV events, stroke, and all-cause mortality. These findings suggest that this index may be useful for risk stratification purposes. PMID: 22282885 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644992 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644991&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%3D22282886%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that AAD detected by MDCT increases the risk of early ischemic lesion recurrence after acute ischemic stroke, thus supporting the role of MDCT in diagnosing AAD and assessing its contribution to recurrence. PMID: 22282886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644991 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644990&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%3D22282887%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage has been shown to reduce the prevalence of delayed ischemic neurological deficit and improve early clinical outcome but failed to improve outcome at 6 months after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00842049. PMID: 22282887 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644990 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644989&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%3D22282888%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Extension of thrombus into middle cerebral artery division branches and curving shape of the middle cerebral artery stem, but not thrombus length, decrease technical and clinical success of Merci thrombectomy in M1 occlusions. PMID: 22282888 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644989 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644988&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%3D22282889%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Presentation during a nursing shift change, a time of transition of care, did not delay thrombolytic use in eligible patients with acute ischemic stroke. Presentation with acute ischemic stroke at night did result in delays of care for patients undergoing interventional therapies. PMID: 22282889 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644988 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644987&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%3D22282890%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Aneurysms at and beyond the circle of Willis are amenable to selective treatment with FDs. PMID: 22282890 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644987 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644986&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%3D22282891%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ipsilesional GM volume is diminished in PVI. Speculative mechanisms include retrograde neuronal degeneration and disrupted migration. Neuropsychological testing of larger samples is required to determine clinical significance. PMID: 22282891 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644986 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644985&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%3D22282892%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Big 4 in scientific literature on stroke, as to both number of articles and citations, are the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Many small European countries have, in relation to their size, a high scientific production. Several countries with rapidly expanding economies have very fast growth of scientific production on stroke. Our results emphasize the need for stroke research in countries with a high population burden of stroke and they highlight the role of multinational collaboration. PMID: 22282892 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644985 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644984&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%3D22282893%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Injury severity and oxygen consumption hypermetabolism are associated with higher n-FFA levels and an increased n-6:n-3 FFA ratio is associated with DCI. This may indicate a role for interventions that modulate both oxygen consumption and FFA levels to reduce the occurrence of DCI. PMID: 22282893 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644984 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644983&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%3D22282894%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Dual antiplatelet therapy appears to be safe and effective in reducing stroke recurrence and combined vascular events in patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack as compared with mono therapy. These results need to be tested in prospective studies. PMID: 22282894 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644983 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645009&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%3D22267822%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of abnormal glucose regulation was high in Chinese patients with acute stroke, especially in patients with atherothrombotic infarction. Oral glucose tolerance test identified a large percentage of patients with newly diagnosed diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance after stroke onset. PMID: 22267822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645009 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645007&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%3D22267824%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: MRA has sufficient accuracy for screening of aneurysm residual flow after coil occlusion. Due to its lower negative predictive value, recurrent aneurysms should be confirmed with digital subtraction angiogram before planning a retreatment. Routine use of MRA to follow small aneurysms should wait better estimation of its performance in this particular subgroup. PMID: 22267824 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645007 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645002&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%3D22267829%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Albumin in doses ranging up to 1.25 g/kg/day×7 days was tolerated by patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage without major complications and may be neuroprotective. Based on these results, planning of the ALISAH II, a Phase III, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to test the efficacy of albumin, is underway.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00283400. PMID: 22267829 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645002 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5645000&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%3D22267831%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Stroke patients with development of delirium have unfavorable outcomes, particularly higher mortality, longer hospitalizations, and a greater degree of dependence after discharge. Early recognition and prevention of delirium may improve outcomes in stroke patients. PMID: 22267831 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5645000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5645000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607623&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%3D22246687%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As individuals with stroke improve in walking capacity, risk for M/I falls remains high. Individuals walking <0.4 m/s are at higher risk for M/I falls if they receive early-LTP training. Berg Balance Scale score at 2 months poststroke is useful for informing falls risk, but it cannot account for the multifactorial nature of the problem. Falls prevention in stroke will require multifactorial risk assessment and management provided concomitantly with exercise interventions to improve mobility.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00243919. PMID: 22246687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607623 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607622&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%3D22246688%26dopt%3DAbstract Critique of "Stenting Versus Aggressive Medical Therapy for Intracranial Arterial Stenosis" by Chimowitz et al in the New England Journal of Medicine. Stroke. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Abou-Chebl A, Steinmetz H Abstract Symptomatic intracranial stenoses are an important cause of stroke and have a high risk of recurrent stroke with medical therapy. The Stenting and Aggressive Medical Management for Preventing Recurrent Stroke in Intracranial Arterial Stenosis (SAMMPRIS) trial unexpectedly showed a higher-than-expected rate of complications with intracranial stenting and a lower-than-expected recurrence rate with medical therapy. In this commentary, the authors review possible explanations for these findings and suggest future strategies for study. PMID: 22246688 [PubMed - as... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607622 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607621&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%3D22246689%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Coutinho et al Regarding Article, "Mortality of Cerebral Venous-Sinus Thrombosis in a Large National Sample" Stroke. 2012 Jan 12; Authors: Coutinho JM, Canhão P, Stam J PMID: 22246689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607621 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607620&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%3D22246690%26dopt%3DAbstract This article explores possible reasons for these outcomes and discusses some weaknesses of the trial. Against this background endovascular therapy should continue to be explored in the treatment of this disease. PMID: 22246690 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607620 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607619&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%3D22246691%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hallenbeck JM Abstract After an unconventional beginning in stroke research, I veered off the main path repeatedly to view problems from a different perspective. In this lecture summary, I would like to return to several points along the byways that led to research with some continuity. PMID: 22246691 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607619 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607618&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%3D22246692%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In the presence of tissue pressure gradients, transition to collateral flow predisposes to venous steal (collateral failure), which may be reversed by venous pressure augmentation. PMID: 22246692 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607618 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607617&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%3D22246693%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Health promotion strategies to improve community awareness of early symptoms of stroke, establishment of an alert system to cater for patients likely to experience stroke at home, and wider availability and use of ambulance services are promising methods to help expedite presentation to hospital poststroke and thereby improve the management of stroke in China. PMID: 22246693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607617 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5607617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581752&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%3D22223234%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The ACTIVLIM-Stroke questionnaire has good psychometric qualities and provides accurate measures of activity limitations in patients with stroke. It is recommended for evaluating clinical and research interventions in patients with stroke, because it provides a higher discrimination and might be more sensitive to change. PMID: 22223234 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581752 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581751&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%3D22223235%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The combination of Argatroban and intravenous tPA is potentially safe in patients with moderate neurological deficits due to proximal intracranial arterial occlusions and may produce more complete recanalization than tPA alone. Continued evaluation of this treatment combination is warranted.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00268762. PMID: 22223235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581751 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581749&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%3D22223237%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Reperfusion treatments must be provided as fast as possible in patients most likely to benefit. Patients who fail to rapidly reperfuse may benefit from other strategies that maintain collateral flow or protect tissue at risk. PMID: 22223237 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581749 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581748&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%3D22223238%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Neurologists were generally but not perfectly accurate in their prognostications of functional outcomes. The accuracy of prognoses did not correlate with the hospital day on which they were made but was affected by clinical factors that can cloud the neurological examination. PMID: 22223238 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581748 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581747&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%3D22223239%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ezetimibe appears to regress carotid plaque burden. To assess effects of antiatherosclerotic therapies, it is important to measure plaque burden. These findings should be tested in a clinical trial. PMID: 22223239 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581747 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581746&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%3D22223240%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Using dispatcher identification algorithm for stroke emergencies, more than half of all patients with stroke admitted by ambulance were correctly identified by dispatchers. Most false-positive stroke codes had other neurological diagnoses. PMID: 22223240 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581746 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581745&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%3D22223241%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Decreased BRS, mirroring sympathetic activation, and basal ganglia involvement were associated with development of malignant course with LTE in large middle cerebral artery infarction. The predictive relevance of our findings needs to be confirmed in further studies. PMID: 22223241 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581745 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581744&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%3D22223242%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Urra et al Regarding Article, "Autoimmune Responses to the Brain After Stroke Are Associated With Worse Outcome" Stroke. 2012 Jan 5; Authors: Urra X, Planas AM, Chamorro A PMID: 22223242 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581744 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581743&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%3D22223243%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: AAV-NT-1 induced NT-1 hyperexpression before tMCAO reduced infarct size, enhanced neovascularization, and improved long-term functional recovery. PMID: 22223243 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581743 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581742&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%3D22223244%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to prior reports, this group of patients with PPA had a higher proportion of nonbenign outcomes. Most patients who undergo neuroimaging have parenchymal abnormalities, which are most often stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic) or reversible vasogenic edema. PMID: 22223244 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581742 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5581742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553737&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%3D22198985%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gralla J, Brekenfeld C, Mordasini P, Schroth G PMID: 22198985 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553737 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5553737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553733&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%3D22201141%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22201141 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553733 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5553733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553732&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%3D22201142%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22201142 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553732 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5553732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553731&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%3D22207503%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The transient ischemic attack incidence in Joinville, Brazil, is lower than other well-designed studies. New studies could clarify whether the measured rates were due to underascertainment or reflect a truly low incidence. PMID: 22207503 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553731 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553730&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%3D22207504%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Both CAS and CEA proved to be feasible revascularization techniques with low risk for CVE. Although patients undergoing CEA had more temporary CNI, higher rates of late CVE and restenosis were identified after CAS. PMID: 22207504 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553730 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553729&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%3D22207505%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hofmeijer J, van Putten MJ Abstract In the human brain, ≈30% of the energy is spent on synaptic transmission. Disappearance of synaptic activity is the earliest consequence of cerebral ischemia. The changes of synaptic function are generally assumed to be reversible and persistent damage is associated with membrane failure and neuronal death. However, there is overwhelming experimental evidence of isolated, but persistent, synaptic failure resulting from mild or moderate cerebral ischemia. Early failure results from presynaptic damage with impaired transmitter release. Proposed mechanisms include dysfunction of adenosine triphosphate-dependent calcium channels and a disturbed docking of glutamate-containing vesicles resulting from impaired phosphorylation. We review ener... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553729 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553728&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%3D22207506%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Secondary medical prophylaxis after ischemic stroke was associated with improved outcome in routine settings. Although these findings are of an observational nature, they tend to support the results from previous randomized trials. PMID: 22207506 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553728 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553727&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%3D22207507%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest hippocampal neuronal atrophy is an important substrate for dementia in both cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative disease. PMID: 22207507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553727 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553726&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%3D22207508%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Insufficient platelet inhibition after administration of antiplatelet agents is related with SECI appearing after coronary angiography. PMID: 22207508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553726 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553725&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%3D22207509%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Stroke after LVAD implantation has a right hemispheric predominance. This finding suggests LVAD-related thrombus in the setting of infection and/or the anatomic configuration of LVAD outflow cannula-ascending aorta anastomosis to be highly associated with stroke after LVAD surgery. PMID: 22207509 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553725 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553724&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%3D22207510%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: α7nAChR stimulation improved functional and morphological outcomes after experimental ICH in mice. PHA-543613 reduced the expression of proapoptotic GSK-3β through the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. PMID: 22207510 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553724 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553723&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%3D22207511%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort at high cardiometabolic risk, HbA1c emerged as the foremost predictor of ischemic stroke when added to traditional risk factors, affording substantially improved discrimination, with a more modest contribution for left atrial diameter. These findings bolster the role of HbA1c in cardiovascular risk assessment among persons with glycometabolic disorders and provide impetus for further study of the incremental value of echocardiography in high-risk populations. PMID: 22207511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553723 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553722&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%3D22207512%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that stroke risk may be reduced by replacing red meat with other dietary sources of protein. PMID: 22207512 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553722 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553745&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%3D22198977%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Minnerup J, Schäbitz WR PMID: 22198977 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553745 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553744&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%3D22198978%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hospitalization costs for patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis are substantially higher than Medicare payments. PMID: 22198978 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553744 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553743&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%3D22198979%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: CPAP therapy initiated in the first night after stroke seems to be feasible and was not associated with neurological deterioration.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00151177. PMID: 22198979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553743 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553742&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%3D22198980%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings illustrate distinct perihemorrhagic perfusion impairments in a selected patient population with lobar intracerebral hemorrhage as evident by impaired time to peak of the residue function, cerebral blood flow, and cerebral blood volume and their improvement after early surgical treatment. Whether these early improvements in hemodynamic measurements may influence secondary neuronal injury and ultimately clinical outcome, as opposed to the natural course of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage remains unclear. PMID: 22198980 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553742 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553741&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%3D22198981%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that low adiponectin is associated with increased IMT in a multiethnic cohort and support a protective role for adiponectin in atherosclerosis. PMID: 22198981 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553741 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553740&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%3D22198982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with HIV without clinical stroke, the media arterial layer is thinner than in patients without HIV. This suggests that a thinner media layer might be a preclinical stage in the development of HIV-related vasculopathy. PMID: 22198982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553740 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553739&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%3D22198983%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial suggests that G-CSF is safe when administered subacutely. It is feasible to label and readminister iron-labeled CD34(+) cells in patients with ischemic stroke.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: www.controlled-trials.com. Unique identifier: ISRCTN63336619. PMID: 22198983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553739 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553738&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%3D22198984%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study found good responsiveness of NIRS signal to systemic and stroke-related changes at the bedside but requires confirmation in a larger sample. PMID: 22198984 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553738 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553736&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%3D22198986%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that transcranial Doppler and arterial stiffness might be associated to stroke in adult patients with sickle cell disease. PMID: 22198986 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553736 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553735&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%3D22198987%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We propose a new model that can reliably identify patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage who are at very low risk for DCI. These patients could be candidates for early transfer to the general ward. PMID: 22198987 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553735 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5553734&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%3D22198988%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence and diffusion-weighted imaging lesion patterns in dissection of the cervical artery patients may not be influenced by the degree of stenosis of the dissected artery. Occlusive dissection of the cervical artery was associated with larger infarcts. PMID: 22198988 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5553734 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5553734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541208&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%3D22180247%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this study population, aneurysm sac growth, not coil compaction, was the primary mechanism associated with recurrence after initial coil embolization. PMID: 22180247 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541208 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541207&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%3D22180248%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that CHOP silencing alleviates early brain injury following subarachnoid hemorrhage via inhibiting apoptosis and that CHOP siRNA treatment has a clinical potential for patients with this type of hemorrhagic stroke. PMID: 22180248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541207 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541206&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%3D22180249%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Synchrotron radiation angiography provides a useful tool to observe hemodynamic changes after middle cerebral artery occlusion, and the physical properties of suture are critical to the success of the middle cerebral artery occlusion model. PMID: 22180249 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541206 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541205&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%3D22180250%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Preclinical and clinical evidence illustrates an important role of VWF in ischemic stroke, suggesting that VWF could become a promising target in stroke therapy. PMID: 22180250 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541205 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541204&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%3D22180251%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Sposato et al Regarding Article, "Neurocognitive Improvement After Carotid Artery Stenting in Patients With Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion and Cerebral Ischemia" Stroke. 2011 Dec 15; Authors: Sposato LA, Gleichgerrcht E, Manes F PMID: 22180251 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541204 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541203&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%3D22180252%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although further randomized trial data are needed to precisely determine the effects of closure on stroke recurrence, the results of CLOSURE I challenge the credibility of a substantial body of observational evidence strongly favoring mechanical closure over medical therapy. PMID: 22180252 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541203 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541202&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%3D22180253%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Albin Regarding Article, "Local Brain Temperature Reduction via Intranasal Cooling With the RhinoChill Device: Preliminary Safety Data in Brain-Injured Patients" Stroke. 2011 Dec 15; Authors: Albin MS PMID: 22180253 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541202 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541201&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%3D22180254%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Nishikawa Regarding Article, "Blood Pressure Reduction, Decreased Diffusion on MRI, and Outcomes After Intracerebral Hemorrhage" Stroke. 2011 Dec 15; Authors: Nishikawa T PMID: 22180254 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541201 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5541200&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%3D22180255%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The higher efficacy of the combination of robotic therapy and conventional therapy versus conventional therapy alone that was observed at discharge only in patients with greater motor impairments was sustained after 2 years. PMID: 22180255 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5541200 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5541200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519248&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%3D22156683%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The risk of stroke is significantly reduced with antihypertensive therapy in cohorts with prehypertensive blood pressure levels. These findings can have important clinical implications. PMID: 22156683 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519248 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519247&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%3D22156684%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Zhang Regarding Article, "Diabetes and Poor Outcomes Within 6 Months After Acute Ischemic Stroke: The China National Stroke Registry" Stroke. 2011 Dec 8; Authors: Zhang H PMID: 22156684 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519247 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519246&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%3D22156685%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: When possible, patients with transient ischemic attack should be evaluated without delay regardless of ABCD(2) score because some with lower scores have treatable causes associated with higher short-term risks of stroke. PMID: 22156685 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519246 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519245&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%3D22156686%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Furlan AJ PMID: 22156686 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519245 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519244&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%3D22156687%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Stroke awareness was suboptimal in Korea, especially among younger citizens and those with less education. To improve their knowledge, physicians should exert greater efforts to educate the public about stroke using mass media and the Internet. PMID: 22156687 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519244 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519243&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%3D22156688%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alberts MJ, Bernstein RA, Naccarelli GV, Garcia DA PMID: 22156688 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519243 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519242&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%3D22156689%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic value is acceptable to good for PHQ-9 scores ≥10 and PHQ-2 scores ≥2. Conducting a PHQ-9 only in patients with a PHQ-2 score ≥2 generates the best results. PMID: 22156689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519242 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519241&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%3D22156690%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that the inverse association between dairy food consumption and incidence of stroke in epidemiological studies is causal and that peptides in milk protein, but not fat, might be responsible for this effect. PMID: 22156690 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519241 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519240&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%3D22156691%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Dehydration is common and associated with poor outcomes. Further work is required to establish if these associations are causal and if preventing or treating dehydration improves outcomes. PMID: 22156691 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519240 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519239&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%3D22156692%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary results suggest that high-resolution contrast-enhanced vessel wall MRI may enable differentiation between reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome and central nervous system vasculitis. PMID: 22156692 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519239 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519238&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%3D22156693%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Stroke survivors perceive their risk of sleep apnea to be lower than their actual risk. Despite a significant proportion of both Mexican American and non-Hispanic white stroke survivors at high risk of sleep apnea, few undergo symptom screening, testing, or treatment. Both stroke survivors and physicians may benefit from educational interventions. PMID: 22156693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519238 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519237&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%3D22156694%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A new, consensus-based classification system for childhood AIS, the CASCADE criteria, can be used to classify cases with good IRR. These preliminary findings suggest that the CASCADE criteria may be particularity useful in the setting of prospective multicenter studies in childhood-onset AIS, where standardized training of investigators is feasible. PMID: 22156694 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519237 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519236&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%3D22156695%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There is a huge variety in measuring performance of acute stroke care in Europe, hampering valid comparisons of acute stroke care. Common standards for defining quality indicators and collecting information required for these measures should be defined in Europe. PMID: 22156695 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519236 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519235&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%3D22156696%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PLGA-EPO-NP is neuroprotective and beneficial against deficits after brain ischemia, at significantly reduced dosages versus r-EPO. PMID: 22156696 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519235 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519234&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%3D22156697%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We identified only 4 swallowing screening protocols for patients with acute stroke that met basic criteria. Cost-effectiveness of screening, including costs associated with false-positive results and impact of screening on morbidity, mortality, and length of hospital stay, requires elucidation. PMID: 22156697 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519234 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519233&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%3D22156698%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Simon RP, Meller R, Zhou A, Henshall D PMID: 22156698 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519233 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519232&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%3D22156699%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Haeusler KG, Kirchhof P, Endres M Abstract Left atrial catheter ablation (LACA) has become an established therapy to abolish drug-refractory symptomatic paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. Restoring sinus rhythm by LACA may help to prevent atrial fibrillation-related strokes, but presently there is no evidence from randomized clinical trials to support this notion. This review summarizes the current knowledge and uncertainties regarding LACA and procedure-related ischemic stroke. In fact, most patients who undergo LACA have a rather low annual stroke risk even when left untreated, whereas LACA imposes a risk of procedure-related stroke of ≈0.5% to 1%. In addition, LACA may cause cerebral microemboli, resulting in ischemic lesions. These cerebral lesions, detec... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519232 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519231&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%3D22156700%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The MoCA and ACE-R had good sensitivity and specificity for MCI defined using the Neurological Disorders and Stroke-Canadian Stroke Network Vascular Cognitive Impairment Battery ≥1 year after transient ischemic attack and stroke, whereas the MMSE showed a ceiling effect. However, optimal cutoffs will depend on use for screening (high sensitivity) or diagnosis (high specificity). Lack of timed measures of processing speed may explain the relative insensitivity of the MoCA and ACE-R to single nonmemory domain impairment. PMID: 22156700 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519231 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519230&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%3D22156701%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that intravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator for acute ischemic stroke is safe to administer in patients with pre-existing cerebral aneurysms because the risk of aneurysm rupture and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage is low. PMID: 22156701 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519230 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519227&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%3D22156702%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Air transfer of patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with thrombolysis does not seem to impart any benefit to patient outcomes when compared with ground transport. Therefore, ground transport should be considered for these patients unless they are being considered for emergency endovascular rescue therapy. PMID: 22156702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519227 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499969&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%3D22123936%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22123936 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499969 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499968&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%3D22135070%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Weimar and Knipp Regarding Article, "Patients With Severe Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis Do Not Have a Higher Risk of Stroke and Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery" Stroke. 2011 Dec 1; Authors: Weimar C, Knipp SC PMID: 22135070 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499968 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499958&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%3D22135071%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: AIF-based maps of cerebral blood flow and time to maximum were most accurate to detect the PF threshold. The AIF placement significantly altered absolute PF thresholds and showed best agreement with positron emission tomography for the cM1 segment. The performance of relative PF thresholds, however, was not AIF location-dependent and might be along with AIF-independent time-to-peak maps, more suitable than absolute PF thresholds in acute stroke if detailed postprocessing is not feasible. PMID: 22135071 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499958 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499943&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%3D22135072%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of relevant predictors of no recanalization and a rapid neurovascular evaluation may improve the selection of patients for more aggressive rescue strategies. PMID: 22135072 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499943 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499935&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%3D22135073%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although increasing over time, stroke thrombolysis is strongly impacted by the PSC certification process. Rather than waning or stagnating, tPA utilization increases at PSC from the earliest phases of preparation through certification and subsequent maintenance. PMID: 22135073 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499935 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499934&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%3D22135074%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that dietary TAC is inversely associated with total stroke among CVD-free women and hemorrhagic stroke among women with CVD history. PMID: 22135074 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499934 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499933&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%3D22135075%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter by Nedeltchev et al Regarding Article, "Short-Term Outcomes After Symptomatic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion" Stroke. 2011 Dec 1; Authors: Nedeltchev K, Remonda L, Schroth G PMID: 22135075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499933 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5499932&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%3D22135076%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In large studies where face-to-face assessment of mRS is impractical, a postal smRSq with telephone follow-up to nonresponders will achieve higher levels of follow-up than will the tick box version and also good levels of intermodality agreement with least risk of bias. PMID: 22135076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5499932 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5499932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448137&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%3D22116809%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that Aβ contributes to changes in brain microvessel tight junction and MMP expression, which compromises BBB integrity. We conclude that Aβ causes BBB leakage and that assessing BBB permeability could potentially help characterize CAA progression and be a surrogate marker for treatment response. PMID: 22116809 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448137 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448136&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%3D22116810%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22116810 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448136 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448135&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%3D22116811%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Serum BNP levels are strongly associated with cardioembolic stroke and functional outcome at 6 months after ischemic stroke. Inclusion of BNP improved prediction of mortality in patients with cardioembolic stroke. PMID: 22116811 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448135 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448134&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%3D22116812%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows a novel genetic locus for vascular dementia on the X chromosome. Further replication of this finding is required. PMID: 22116812 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448134 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5448133&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%3D22116813%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Qureshi AI PMID: 22116813 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5448133 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5448133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429096&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%3D22096033%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Delayed-phase images provide information regarding the dynamic change in contrast media from the early arterial phase. An increase in HU from the early phase on multidetector CT angiography indicates plaque stability with more fibrous tissue and a less lipid-rich necrotic core, intraplaque hemorrhage, and neovascularization. PMID: 22096033 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429096 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429095&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%3D22096034%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results strongly corroborate the concept of recovery enhancing actions of levodopa treatment after stroke. Also, astrocytes in the peri-infarct area may contribute to the dopamine enhanced recovery mechanisms. PMID: 22096034 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429095 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429094&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%3D22096035%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PSE is independently associated with collateral status in patients with acute middle cerebral artery stroke. Moreover, PSE in conjunction with recanalization status can predict clinical outcomes in these patients. PMID: 22096035 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429094 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429093&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%3D22096036%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Atrophy in seemingly healthy parts of the brain that are distant from the infarct accounts for at least a portion of the sustained motor deficit in chronic stroke. PMID: 22096036 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429093 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429106&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%3D22075999%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A stress response does not appear to be the principal cause of elevations in BP and glucose during stroke. PMID: 22075999 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429106 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429105&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%3D22076000%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The PedNIHSS score can be scored retrospectively from medical records with a high degree of concurrent validity and reliability. This tool can be used to improve the quality of retrospective pediatric stroke studies. PMID: 22076000 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429105 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429104&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%3D22076001%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study indicates that aortic stiffness is an independent predictor of functional outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke. PMID: 22076001 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429104 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429103&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%3D22076002%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that the activation in the peri-infarct region of p-STAT3 and PPARγ by PGZ is essential for neuroprotection after ischemia and that PGZ may be of benefit even in postmenopausal stroke patients. PMID: 22076002 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429103 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429102&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%3D22076003%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bang OY, Kim JS PMID: 22076003 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429102 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429101&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%3D22076004%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that LMWH may be of benefit in certain subgroups of patients with acute cerebral infarct and large artery occlusive disease. Hence, further investigation of LMWH may be justified in subgroups such as the elderly, nonusers of antiplatelet agents, and patients with posterior circulation stenosis.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: www.strokecenter.org/trials. Unique identifier: registration no. 493. PMID: 22076004 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429101 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429100&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%3D22076005%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Moderate DR, but not extreme DR, reduces p53-mediated neurovascular damage after HI and confers long-term protection in neonatal brain. PMID: 22076005 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429100 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429099&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%3D22076006%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Necrosis contributes to cell demise after intracerebral hemorrhage. Programmed necrosis and plasmalemma damage may represent novel therapeutic targets to prevent cell death or rescue injured cells after intracerebral hemorrhage. PMID: 22076006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429099 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429098&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%3D22076007%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The mechanism of myelination failure differs significantly in perinatal WMI dependent on the burden of necrosis. Axonopathy is associated with focal necrotic injury but not with primary diffuse non-necrotic lesions, which supports that intact axons in the primary lesions are potential targets for myelination. PMID: 22076007 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429098 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429097&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%3D22076008%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to quantify the long-term effect of hospitalized TIA on relative survival according to age, sex, and medical history. TIA reduces survival by 4% in the first year and by 20% within 9 years. TIA has a minimal effect on mortality in patients <50 years but heralds significant reduction in life expectancy in those >65 years. PMID: 22076008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429097 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5429097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384113&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%3D22052507%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Of patients with stroke who were smokers, only 4 of 10 patients had stopped smoking 1 year after admission. Our results show that the variables best predicting smoking cessation in patients with a stroke diagnosis 1 year after hospital discharge are insular damage and the prestroke intention to stop. PMID: 22052507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384113 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384112&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%3D22052508%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In young adults with first-ever ischemic stroke, risk factor counts added independent prognostic information regarding noncerebrovascular events and mortality. PMID: 22052508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384112 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384111&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%3D22052509%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Feigin VL, Krishnamurthi R Abstract In the early 21st century, developing countries are experiencing an ever-increasing burden of stroke due its high morbidity and associated disability. Given the limited health resources available in developing countries, stroke prevention there is of paramount importance. This narrative review summarizes currently available evidence for stroke prevention in the developing world and outlines their major strategies and priorities. PMID: 22052509 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384111 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384110&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%3D22052510%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu L, Wang D, Wong KS, Wang Y Abstract At the same time as the world recognizes the rapid economic development in China, Chinese healthcare system has also had significant improvement. However, this nation of 1.4 billion faces tough challenges in treating stroke, the leading cause of death in China. The recently completed Chinese National Stroke Registry has provided new information on the status of stroke epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies in China. In this article, we summarized these new findings, described the effort of providing and improving stroke care, and illustrated the challenges in risk factor modification and secondary stroke prevention. Well-designed epidemiological surveys and clinical trials for stroke prevention and management ... Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384110 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384109&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%3D22052511%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We found that a significant blood pressure rise during early upright positioning in patients with acute stroke was independently associated with a favorable outcome. No contraindication to early mobilization was found in this study. PMID: 22052511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384109 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384108&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%3D22052512%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Ethanol exerts a strong neuroprotective effect when administered up to 4 hours after ischemia, increases expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, and does not promote intracerebral hemorrhage when used with thrombolytics. Ethanol is a potential neuroprotectant for acute ischemic stroke. PMID: 22052512 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384108 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384107&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%3D22052513%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with mild ischemic stroke have substantial rates (29%) of disability at 90 days. PMID: 22052513 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384107 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384106&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%3D22052514%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Steiner T PMID: 22052514 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384106 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384105&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%3D22052515%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schulman S PMID: 22052515 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384105 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384104&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%3D22052516%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This animal model would be relevant to future studies investigating pathophysiological mechanisms and in developing new therapeutic approaches to enhance the efficacy of tissue-type plasminogen activator thrombolysis in stroke patients with diabetes or poststroke hyperglycemia. PMID: 22052516 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384104 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384103&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%3D22052517%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution may contribute to the development of ischemic but not hemorrhagic stroke, especially severe ischemic strokes leading to death within 30 days. PMID: 22052517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384103 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384102&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%3D22052518%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The onset of the maximum vasodilatory effect after administration of acetazolamide is delayed in patients with a symptomatic ICA stenosis. PMID: 22052518 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384102 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384101&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%3D22052519%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saposnik G, Estol CJ PMID: 22052519 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384101 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384100&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%3D22052520%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker has a clear but rather modest effect on reducing vascular risk in persons with prior stroke. PMID: 22052520 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384100 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384099&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%3D22052521%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of stroke risk factors and clinical presentation in our cohort were similar to previous series. Treatment with thrombolysis and functional independency after a stroke admission were infrequent. We also found long delays in hospital admission and in evaluation with neuroimaging and high in-hospital mortality. PMID: 22052521 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384099 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384098&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%3D22052522%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There are differences in X-chromosome gene expression between men and women with ischemic stroke. Future studies are needed to decipher whether these differences are associated with sexually dimorphic immune response, repair or other mechanisms after stroke, or whether some of them represent risk determinants. PMID: 22052522 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384098 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384097&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%3D22052523%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions-A 1-year stroke educational television campaign effectively improved knowledge about early stroke symptoms among Japanese women aged 40 to 74 years. No impact was found among men in this age group. Future studies should examine the impact of this approach on stroke knowledge among younger individuals and whether there are any behavioral changes that contribute to earlier presentation for treatment. PMID: 22052523 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384097 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384096&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%3D22052524%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Estol CJ PMID: 22052524 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384096 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384095&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%3D22052525%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Molina CA, Selim MH PMID: 22052525 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384095 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384139&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%3D22025729%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22025729 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384139 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5384114&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%3D22038776%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Reduced afferent inhibition in acute stroke correlates with long-term recovery. PMID: 22038776 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke) Stroke journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5384114 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5384114