Background Many patients after stroke are found to have elevated serum creatine kinase (CK). This study aimed to investigate the associations between serum CK levels and clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic ...
Shiyu Li +7 more
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Neuropsychological and neuroimaging assessments of early cognitive impairment in patients after mild ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack [PDF]
This study aimed to identify markers of early cognitive impairment after acute mild ischemic cerebrovascular disease. To further explore the relationship between neuroimaging markers of vascular and neurodegenerative injuries and post-stroke cognitive ...
Yingxia Yang, Lichao Ye, Ruoting Lin, Huasong Lin, Ting Tang, Yafang Chen, Jinying Zhang, Lingxing Wang
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Transient Ischemic Attack [PDF]
This issue provides a clinical overview of transient ischemic attack focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement, and patient information. Readers can complete the accompanying CME quiz for 1.5 credits. Only ACP members and individual subscribers can access the electronic features of In the Clinic.
Raymond C. Roy, Carol Wiley Cassella
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Stroke embodies one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. We aimed to provide a comprehensive insight into the effectiveness and safety of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke or ...
Dániel Tornyos +4 more
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New diagnostic criteria for headache attributed to transient ischemic attacks
Background The International Classification of Headache Disorders diagnostic criteria for Headache Attributed to Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and many other secondary headaches are based primarily on the opinion of experts.
Elena R. Lebedeva +2 more
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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Versus Aspirin in Patients With Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background and Purpose: Antiplatelet therapy is key for preventing thrombotic events after transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke.
K. Bhatia +10 more
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Vertebrobasilar transient ischemic attacks – a challenging diagnosis [PDF]
Objectives. Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) can present with a large variety of clinical features that impose an extensive differential diagnosis. We report this case due to its particularities of clinical presentation and diagnosis algorithm. Material
Ionut-Flavius Bratu +4 more
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Safety and efficacy of intensive vs. guideline antiplatelet therapy in high-risk patients with recent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: rationale and design of the Triple Antiplatelets for Reducing Dependency after Ischaemic Stroke (TARDIS) trial (ISRCTN47823388) [PDF]
RATIONALE: The risk of recurrence following a stroke or transient ischemic attack is high, especially immediately after the event. HYPOTHESIS: Because two antiplatelet agents are superior to one in patients with non-cardioembolic events, more ...
Bath, Philip M.W. +13 more
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Uncertainty as a Key Influence in the Decision To Admit Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack [PDF]
Background Patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) are at high risk of subsequent vascular events. Hospitalization improves quality of care, yet admission rates for TIA patients vary considerably.
Arling, Gregory W. +9 more
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A 26-year-old patient with mirror-image dextrocardia and situs inversus experienced a transient ischemic attack. We suspected that a patent foramen ovale was the reason.
Xiaofei Jiang, Heng Zhang, Mingyang Qian
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