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Decrease of thyroid function after ischemic stroke is related to stroke severity

Thyroid Research, 2023
Background Thyroid hormones are of fundamental importance for brain function. While low triiodothyronine levels during acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are associated with worse clinical outcomes, dynamics of thyroid function after AIS remains unknown.
Evgeny Sidorov, Aruna Paul, Chao Xu, Claire Delpirou Nouh, Allshine Chen, Albina Gosmanova, Niyaz Gosmanov, David Lee Gordon, Irina Baranskaya, Juliane Chainakul, Robert Hamilton, Alexander Mdzinarishvili   +11 more
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Overview of Acute Ischemic Stroke Evaluation and Management

Biomedicines, 2021
Stroke is a major contributor to death and disability worldwide. Prior to modern therapy, post-stroke mortality was approximately 10% in the acute period, with nearly one-half of the patients developing moderate-to-severe disability. The most fundamental
Tasneem F. Hasan, Hunaid Hasan, Roger E. Kelley   +2 more
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Risk factors for chest infection in acute stroke: a prospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2007
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after stroke. We aimed to determine key characteristics that would allow prediction of those patients who are at highest risk for poststroke ...
Tilston, J., Bowie, L., Hazel Miller, Sellars, C., David J. Stott, Jeremy Bagg, Peter Langhorne, Lynsey Bowie, Langhorne, P., Jennifer Tilston, Bagg, J., M. Petrina Sweeney, Stott, D.J., Cameron Sellars, Sweeney, M.P., Miller, H.   +15 more
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Acute Stroke Care in Mexico City: The Hospital Phase of a Stroke Surveillance Study

Brain Sciences, 2022
Background: Acute stroke care has greatly improved in recent decades. However, the increasing stroke mortality in low-to-middle income countries suggests that progress has not been reached completely by these populations.
Emmanuel Aguilar-Salas, Guadalupe Rodríguez-Aquino, Katya García-Domínguez, Catalina Garfias-Guzmán, Erika Hernández-Camarillo, Nayeli Oropeza-Bustos, Rubí Arguelles-Castro, Ameyalli Mitre-Salazar, Gloria García-Torres, Marco Reynoso-Marenco, Eduardo Morales-Andrade, Luis Gervacio-Blanco, Víctor García-López, Gabriel Valiente-Herves, Manuel Martínez-Marino, Fernando Flores-Silva, Erwin Chiquete, Carlos Cantú-Brito   +17 more
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European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guidelines for the management of temperature in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

, 2015
Hyperthermia is a frequent complication in patients with acute ischemic stroke. On the other hand, therapeutically induced hypothermia has shown promising potential in animal models of focal cerebral ischemia.
European Stroke, Organisation, Thomas, Brenda, Steiner, Thorsten, European Stroke Organisation,, Petersson, Jesper,, Ntaios, George, Steiner, T., Petersson, Jesper, Staykov, D., Papavasileiou, Vasileios, Staykov, Dimitre, Papavasileiou, V., Ntaios, G., Thomas, B., Lund University., Dziedzic, Tomasz, Michel, Patrik, Dziedzic, T., Michel, P., Petersson, J.   +19 more
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Insular cortex hypoperfusion and acute phase blood glucose after stroke: a CT perfusion study [PDF]

, 2007
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Insular cortex ischemia is proposed to mediate a sympathetic stimulus that leads to acute hyperglycemia after stroke.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b> We retrospectively analyzed ...
Muir, K.W., McCormick, M., Moreton, F.C.
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Safety and Effectiveness of a High‐Dose, Tailored Tissue Plasminogen Activator Therapy Protocol: A Joint Pediatric Hematology and Cardiac ICU Quality Improvement Initiative Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric thromboembolism is increasingly encountered in critical care. Systemic thrombolysis with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) facilitates vessel or valve patency, yet pediatric‐specific protocols remain undefined, and safety concerns persist. Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a tailored, prolonged systemic tPA
Eran Shostak, Oded Gilad, Yael Feinstein, Sigal Nakav, Ofer Schiller, Joanne Yacobovich   +5 more
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Early recurrent ischemic stroke complicating intravenous thrombolysis for stroke: incidence and association with atrial fibrillation [PDF]

, 2010
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Mechanisms of early neurologic deterioration after treatment with intravenous, recombinant, tissue-type plasminogen activator (IV rt-PA) include symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (SICH) and early ...
Tracey Baird, Teasdale, E., Mostafa Awadh, Evelyn Teasdale, Muir, K.W., Santosh, C., Keith W. Muir, Baird, T., MacDougall, N., Celestine Santosh, Niall MacDougall, Awadh, M.   +11 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Post‐recanalization administration of rapamycin improves functional outcome and reduces infarct size in a rat model of ischemic stroke

Neuroprotection
Aim Despite advances in endovascular recanalization for ischemic stroke, many patients experience poor outcomes. Adjunct cerebroprotective therapies are needed to improve recovery.
Anna M. Schneider, Yvonne Couch, James Larkin, Alastair M. Buchan, Daniel J. Beard   +4 more
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