Prior events predict cerebrovascular and coronary outcomes in the PROGRESS trial [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The relationship between baseline and recurrent vascular events may be important in the targeting of secondary prevention strategies. We examined the relationship between initial event and various types
C. Tzourio +24 more
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LONG-TERM CLINICAL OUTCOME IN NORMAL VOLUNTEERS AND PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS [PDF]
Detection and modification of the risk factors of stroke may be the most effective strategy for preventing its often irreversible consequences. A longitudinal prospective study was implemented to evaluate the effect of several risk factors on the course ...
J.Lotfi
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B vitamins in patients with recent transient ischaemic attack or stroke in the VITAmins TO Prevent Stroke (VITATOPS) trial:a randomised, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled trial [PDF]
Epidemiological studies suggest that raised plasma concentrations of total homocysteine might be a risk factor for major vascular events. Whether lowering total homocysteine with B vitamins prevents major vascular events in patients with previous stroke ...
Hankey, G.J. +37 more
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Headache in transient ischemic attacks [PDF]
Headache is a common feature in acute cerebrovascular disease but no studies have evaluated the prevalence of specific headache types in patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA). The purpose of the present study was to analyze all headaches within the last year and the last week before TIA and at the time of TIA.Eligible patients with TIA (n ...
Elena R. Lebedeva +2 more
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Predictors of early cardiac morbidity and mortality after ischemic stroke [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> In the first 3 months after acute ischemic stroke, 2% to 6% of patients die from cardiac causes. This may reflect preexisting cardiac disease, cardiac dysfunction related to the acute neurohumoral and ...
Lees, K.R. +5 more
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Steal Phenomenon with Tonsillar Arteriovenous Malformation
Cranial vascular malformations can cause symptoms of headache, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or other cerebrovascular disorders due to steal phenomenon.
Manish Amin +4 more
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Prescription smoking-cessation medication pharmacy claims after stroke and transient ischemic attack
Smoking cessation is critical in secondary prevention after stroke and transient ischemic attack. Data regarding use of smoking-cessation interventions after stroke and transient ischemic attack are sparse.
Neal S. Parikh +6 more
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Transient ischemic attack versus transient ischemic attack mimics : frequency, clinical characteristics and outcome [PDF]
There is insufficient evidence regarding which clinical features are best suited to distinguish between transient ischemic attack (TIA) and disorders mimicking TIA (TIA mimics)
Mira Katan +19 more
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Transient ischemic attack or migraine with aura? [PDF]
Migraine or migraine-like symptoms can contribute to a delayed stroke diagnosis. However, migraine with aura is a common stroke mimic and often the basis for acute thrombolytic therapy.
Anne Hege Aamodt +5 more
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