Background: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at increased risk of both thrombotic and haemorrhagic events represent a heterogeneous and broad clinical entity, characterized by the presence of several Janus-faced risk factors. We aimed to identify clinical phenotypes and assess the association of ABC pathway adherence with one-year outcomes in patients with AF at… Continue reading Phenotypic clustering and ABC pathway adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of bleeding and stroke: Insights from three global registries
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Ischemic Stroke as a Possible Initial Manifestation of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Case Report
Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the exocrine glands, typically presents with sicca symptoms. Neurological involvement in pSS is uncommon as an initial presentation. Ischemic stroke, in particular, is a rare manifestation, while seizures are more commonly secondary to underlying structural or inflammatory central nervous system involvement. Here, we report a… Continue reading Ischemic Stroke as a Possible Initial Manifestation of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Case Report
Prognostic value of C-reactive protein to albumin ratio for in-hospital mortality in acute stroke patients
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) in predicting in-hospital #mortality among patients presenting with acute #stroke.Method: A total of 483 adult patients (≥ 18 years) consecutively hospitalized for stroke over a one-year period (July 2022 - July 2023) were analyzed retrospectively. Exclusion criteria include… Continue reading Prognostic value of C-reactive protein to albumin ratio for in-hospital mortality in acute stroke patients
Cardiac-related symptoms in individuals aged ≥65 years without diagnosed cardiac disease: insights from the NORSCREEN trial
Aims: Population-based data on cardiac-related symptoms in individuals without diagnosed #cardiac disease remain limited, despite important implications for early detection and management. We aimed to assess the prevalence of self-reported symptoms and the association with quality of life (QoL) among adults aged ≥65 years with ≥1 additional stroke risk factor, but without diagnosed cardiac disease.Methods… Continue reading Cardiac-related symptoms in individuals aged ≥65 years without diagnosed cardiac disease: insights from the NORSCREEN trial
Clinical efficacy study on the efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for post- #stroke #dysphagia based on the regulation of the swallowing neural circuit: protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial
Introduction: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common complication of stroke. Rehabilitation training and acupuncture have been suggested as current effective therapies, but high-quality evidence of acupuncture is insufficient. A meta-analysis has shown that acupuncture may be an effective adjunctive treatment for improving swallowing function, but the guidelines do not provide sufficient recommendations. Therefore, clinical and… Continue reading Clinical efficacy study on the efficacy and safety of #acupuncture for post- #stroke #dysphagia based on the regulation of the swallowing neural circuit: protocol for a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial
Salt Substitution and Recurrent #Stroke and DeathA Randomized Clinical Trial
Question Does the use of a reduced-sodium, added-potassium salt substitute vs regular salt decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and death in patients with a history of stroke?Findings In this prespecified subgroup analysis of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS) trial involving 15 249 patients with stroke, the use of a salt substitute led… Continue reading Salt Substitution and Recurrent #Stroke and DeathA Randomized Clinical Trial
#Retinal vascular fingerprints predict incident #stroke: findings from the UK Biobank cohort study
Objective To investigate the associations between a comprehensive set of retinal vascular parameters and incident stroke to unveil new associations and explore its predictive power for stroke risk.Methods Retinal vascular parameters were extracted from the UK Biobank fundus images using the Retina-based Microvascular Health Assessment System. We used Cox regression analysis, adjusted for traditional risk… Continue reading #Retinal vascular fingerprints predict incident #stroke: findings from the UK Biobank cohort study
The predictive validity of a #Brain Care Score for late-life #depression and a composite outcome of #dementia, #stroke, and late-life #depression: data from the UK Biobank cohort
Introduction: The 21-point Brain Care Score (BCS) is a novel tool designed to motivate individuals and care providers to take action to reduce the risk of stroke and dementia by encouraging lifestyle changes. Given that late-life depression is increasingly recognized to share risk factors with stroke and dementia, and is an important clinical endpoint for brain… Continue reading The predictive validity of a #Brain Care Score for late-life #depression and a composite outcome of #dementia, #stroke, and late-life #depression: data from the UK Biobank cohort
Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke in Patients With Atrial #Fibrillation While Receiving Oral Anticoagulants
Importance Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can have an ischemic stroke (IS) despite oral anticoagulant (OAC) treatment. Knowledge regarding the association between OAC discontinuation and the subsequent risk of recurrent IS in patients with AF is limited.Objectives To determine the risk of recurrent IS in patients with AF receiving OAC and to evaluate the association between OAC… Continue reading Recurrent Ischemic #Stroke in Patients With Atrial #Fibrillation While Receiving Oral Anticoagulants
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