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To Tube or Not to Tube? The Role of Intubation during Stroke Thrombectomy. [PDF]
In the 10 years since the FDA first cleared the use of endovascular devices for the treatment of acute stroke, definitive evidence that such therapy improves outcomes remains lacking.
Hinman, Jason D+3 more
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Commentary: Early screening parameters for dysphagia in acute ischemic stroke [PDF]
We read with great interest the article by Henke et al. (1) aimed to identify early assessable predictors of dysphagia in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.
Piero, Vittorio Di+2 more
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A Novel fMRI Paradigm Suggests that Pedaling-related Brain Activation is Altered after Stroke [PDF]
The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure pedaling-related brain activation in individuals with stroke and age-matched controls.
Promjunyakul, Nutta-on+2 more
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Improving safety and timeliness around nasogastric tube feeding on an Acute stroke unit
Background/aims Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is required for artificial nutrition and hydration in those with impaired swallow due to a stroke. A baseline analysis of new NGT insertions on our acute stroke unit revealed considerable delays in the ...
Manju Krishnan+7 more
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Religious faith and psychosocial adaptation among stroke patients in Kuwait: A mixed method study [PDF]
This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final published article is available from the link below. Copyright @ 2012 Springer Science+Business Media.Religious faith is central to life for Muslim patients in Kuwait, so it may influence adaptation and ...
A Abdel-Khalek+31 more
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: Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in Chinese residents, with ischemic stroke (IS) accounting for approximately 70% of stroke patients.
Medical Imaging Society of Chinese Stroke Association; Society of Magnetic Resonance, Chinese Research Hospital Association; Yunnan Stroke Association
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A Systematic Review of the Causes and Management of Nonthrombotic Embolic Stroke of Tissue Origin
Introduction. Various bodily tissues have been reported to enter the arterial circulation and embolize to the brain resulting in ischemic stroke.
Sarah Mello+4 more
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One-Year Risk of Stroke after Transient Ischemic Attack or Minor Stroke [PDF]
BACKGROUND Previous studies conducted between 1997 and 2003 estimated that the risk of stroke or an acute coronary syndrome was 12 to 20% during the first 3 months after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke.
Albers, Gregory W.+20 more
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Background Post-stroke disability is common, costly, and projected to increase. Acute stroke treatments can substantially reduce post-stroke disability, but few patients take advantage of these cost-effective treatments.
Lesli E. Skolarus+15 more
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