Abstract Background Oral factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors are anticoagulants with no approved reversal agent for use before urgent invasive procedures. Four‐factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F‐PCC) is used off‐label for this despite limited evidence regarding its effectiveness and safety.
Mohammad Shamiea +8 more
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Rate-Control or Rhythm-Contol: Where do we stand? [PDF]
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained rhythm disturbance and its prevalence is increasing worldwide due to the progressive aging of the population.
A, Dello Russo +6 more
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Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after intracranial venous thrombosis [PDF]
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Günther, A, Kwan, SKJ, Price, M
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Abstract Cerebrovascular regulation is critically dependent upon the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2${P_{{\mathrm{aC}}{{\mathrm{O}}_{\mathrm{2}}}}}$), owing to its effect on cerebral blood flow, tissue PCO2${P_{{\mathrm{C}}{{\mathrm{O}}_{\mathrm{2}}}}}$, tissue proton concentration, cerebral metabolism and cognitive and neuronal ...
Jay M. J. R. Carr +2 more
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Thrombosis is a rare complication of acute lymphoblastic leukemia usually occurring following chemotherapy. The most common reported site is intracranial thrombosis.
Amirataollah Hiradfar +2 more
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Benefit-risk profile of cytoreductive drugs along with antiplatelet and antithrombotic therapy after transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke in myeloproliferative neoplasms [PDF]
We analyzed 597 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) who presented transient ischemic attacks (TIA, n = 270) or ischemic stroke (IS, n = 327). Treatment included aspirin, oral anticoagulants, and cytoreductive drugs.
Arellano-Rodrigo, Eduardo +41 more
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Carotid artery dissection linked to intermittent apnoeic swimming: A case–control study
Abstract Internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection is a rare and potentially devastating cause of cerebral ischaemia, initiated by an intimal tear or rupture of the vasa vasorum, that can lead to an intraluminal thrombus, vascular stenosis, occlusion, or dissecting aneurysm formation.
Damian M. Bailey +14 more
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Sex-related differences in risk factors, type of treatment received and outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation and acute stroke: Results from the RAF-study (Early Recurrence and Cerebral Bleeding in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation) [PDF]
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation is an independent risk factor of thromboembolism. Women with atrial fibrillation are at a higher overall risk for stroke compared to men with atrial fibrillation. The aim of this study was to evaluate for sex differences
Abdul-Rahim, Azmil +72 more
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Background: Solitaire, a representative stent retriever, has shown high performance in removing embolic clots. However, its reperfusion potential in intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS)-related occlusions has rarely been reported.
Jin Soo Lee +13 more
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Cryptogenic Perirolandic Brain Abscess in an Otherwise Healthy Young Man
ABSTRACT A previously healthy 19‐year‐old male presented with 1 day of transient right‐sided weakness, numbness, and gait disequilibrium after recent self‐limited sinonasal symptoms and minor nasal trauma with epistaxis. He was afebrile but with focal deficits, leukocytosis, and elevated C‐reactive protein.
Mazen Taman +4 more
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