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To Use or Not to Use Metformin in Cerebral Ischemia: A Review of the Application of Metformin in Stroke Rodents. 脑缺血时使用或不使用二甲双胍:二甲双胍在脑卒中啮齿动物中的应用综述。

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-05-28 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9756429

Isaac Arbeláez-Quintero, Mauricio Palacios

{"title":"To Use or Not to Use Metformin in Cerebral Ischemia: A Review of the Application of Metformin in Stroke Rodents.","authors":"Isaac Arbeláez-Quintero, Mauricio Palacios","doi":"10.1155/2017/9756429","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2017/9756429","url":null,"abstract":"Ischemic strokes are major causes of death and disability. Searching for potential therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat stroke is necessary, given the increase in overall life expectancy. Epidemiological reports indicate that metformin is an oral antidiabetic medication that can reduce the incidence of ischemic events in patients with diabetes mellitus. Its mechanism of action has not been elucidated, but metformin pleiotropic effects involve actions in addition to glycemic control. AMPK activation has been described as one of the pharmacological mechanisms that explain the action of metformin and that lead to neuroprotective effects. Most experiments done in the cerebral ischemia model, via middle cerebral artery occlusion in rodents (MCAO), had positive results favoring metformin's neuroprotective role and involve several cellular pathways like oxidative stress, endothelial nitric oxide synthase activation, activation of angiogenesis and neurogenesis, autophagia, and apoptosis. We will review the pharmacological properties of metformin and its possible mechanisms that lead to neuroprotection in cerebral ischemia.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"2017 ","pages":"9756429"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/9756429","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35106854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 32

Epidemiology and Management of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Review of Data from Four European Countries. 心房颤动和中风的流行病学和管理：四个欧洲国家的数据回顾。

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-05-28 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8593207

Andreea D Ceornodolea, Roland Bal, Johan L Severens

{"title":"Epidemiology and Management of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Review of Data from Four European Countries.","authors":"Andreea D Ceornodolea, Roland Bal, Johan L Severens","doi":"10.1155/2017/8593207","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2017/8593207","url":null,"abstract":"In Europe, 1-3% of the population suffers from atrial fibrillation (AF) and has increased stroke risk. By 2060 a doubling in number of cases and great burden in managing this medical condition are expected. This paper offers an overview of data on epidemiology and management of AF and stroke in four European countries as well as the interconnection between these dimensions. A search index was developed to access multiple scientific and \"grey\" literatures. Information was prioritised based on strength of evidence and date. Information on country reports was double-checked with national experts. The overall prevalence of AF is consistent across countries. France has the lowest stroke incidence and mortality, followed by Netherland and UK, while Romania has higher rates. GPs or medical specialists are responsible for AF treatment; exception are the special thrombosis services in the Netherlands. Prevention measurements are only present in UK through screening programs. Although international and national guidelines are available, undertreatment is present in all countries. Despite differences in healthcare systems and management of AF, epidemiology is comparable between three of the countries. Romania is an outlier, by being limited in data accessibility. This knowledge can contribute to improved AF care in Europe.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"2017 ","pages":"8593207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5467327/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35106853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Improving Upper Extremity Function and Quality of Life with a Tongue Driven Exoskeleton: A Pilot Study Quantifying Stroke Rehabilitation. 用舌驱动外骨骼改善上肢功能和生活质量:量化中风康复的初步研究。

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-12-18 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3603860

Stephen N Housley, David Wu, Kimberly Richards, Samir Belagaje, Maysam Ghovanloo, Andrew J Butler

{"title":"Improving Upper Extremity Function and Quality of Life with a Tongue Driven Exoskeleton: A Pilot Study Quantifying Stroke Rehabilitation.","authors":"Stephen N Housley, David Wu, Kimberly Richards, Samir Belagaje, Maysam Ghovanloo, Andrew J Butler","doi":"10.1155/2017/3603860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3603860","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability around the world. Many survivors experience upper extremity (UE) impairment with few rehabilitation opportunities, secondary to a lack of voluntary muscle control. We developed a novel rehabilitation paradigm (TDS-HM) that uses a Tongue Drive System (TDS) to control a UE robotic device (Hand Mentor: HM) while engaging with an interactive user interface. In this study, six stroke survivors with moderate to severe UE impairment completed 15 two-hour sessions of TDS-HM training over five weeks. Participants were instructed to move their paretic arm, with synchronized tongue commands to track a target waveform while using visual feedback to make accurate movements. Following TDS-HM training, significant improvements in tracking performance translated into improvements in the UE portion of the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment, range of motion, and all subscores for the Stroke Impact Scale. Regression modeling found daily training time to be a significant predictor of decreases in tracking error, indicating the presence of a potential dose-response relationship. The results of this pilot study indicate that the TDS-HM system can elicit significant improvements in moderate to severely impaired stroke survivors. This pilot study gives preliminary insight into the volume of treatment time required to improve outcomes.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"2017 ","pages":"3603860"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/3603860","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35796661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8

Audiovisual Biofeedback-Based Trunk Stabilization Training Using a Pressure Biofeedback System in Stroke Patients: A Randomized, Single-Blinded Study. 脑卒中患者使用压力生物反馈系统进行基于视听生物反馈的躯干稳定训练:一项随机、单盲研究。

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-12-20 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6190593

Sangwoo Jung, Kyeongjin Lee, Myungjoon Kim, Changho Song

{"title":"Audiovisual Biofeedback-Based Trunk Stabilization Training Using a Pressure Biofeedback System in Stroke Patients: A Randomized, Single-Blinded Study.","authors":"Sangwoo Jung, Kyeongjin Lee, Myungjoon Kim, Changho Song","doi":"10.1155/2017/6190593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6190593","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of audiovisual biofeedback-based trunk stabilization training using a pressure biofeedback system (PBS) in stroke patients. Forty-three chronic stroke patients, who had experienced a stroke more than 6 months ago and were able to sit and walk independently, participated in this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 21) or a control group (n = 22). The experimental group participated in audiovisual biofeedback-based trunk stabilization training for 50 minutes/day, 5 days/week, for 6 weeks. The control group underwent trunk stabilization training without any biofeedback. The primary outcome of this study was the thickness of the trunk muscles. The secondary outcomes included static sitting balance ability and dynamic sitting balance ability. The thickness of the trunk muscles, static sitting balance ability, and dynamic sitting balance ability were significantly improved in the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The present study showed that trunk stabilization training using a PBS had a positive effect on the contracted ratio of trunk muscles and balance ability. By providing audiovisual feedback, the PBS enables accurate and effective training of the trunk muscles, and it is an effective method for trunk stabilization.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"2017 ","pages":"6190593"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/6190593","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35812342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 11

Association between Embolic Stroke Patterns, ESUS Etiology, and New Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Find-AF Trial. 栓塞性卒中类型、ESUS病因学和房颤新诊断之间的关联:Find-AF试验的次要数据分析。

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Epub Date: 2017-04-27 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1391843

Ilko L Maier, Katharina Schregel, André Karch, Mark Weber-Krueger, Rafael T Mikolajczyk, Raoul Stahrenberg, Klaus Gröschel, Mathias Bähr, Michael Knauth, Marios-Nikos Psychogios, Rolf Wachter, Jan Liman

{"title":"Association between Embolic Stroke Patterns, ESUS Etiology, and New Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Find-AF Trial.","authors":"Ilko L Maier, Katharina Schregel, André Karch, Mark Weber-Krueger, Rafael T Mikolajczyk, Raoul Stahrenberg, Klaus Gröschel, Mathias Bähr, Michael Knauth, Marios-Nikos Psychogios, Rolf Wachter, Jan Liman","doi":"10.1155/2017/1391843","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1391843","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important cause of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Imaging-patterns like multiple infarcts, simultaneous involvement of different circulations, infarcts of different ages, and isolated cortical infarcts are likely to indicate cardioembolic stroke. The aim of our study was to evaluate the association between embolic stroke patterns, ESUS, and the new diagnosis of AF. Methods. Stroke etiology and imaging characteristics from patients included in the Find-AF study were obtained. Embolic stroke patterns in CT- or MR-imaging were correlated with the diagnosis of ESUS as well as the short- (on baseline ECG and during 7-day Holter) and long-term (12-month follow-up) diagnosis of AF. Results. From 281 patients included in the Find-AF study, 127 (45.2%) patients with ischemic lesions detected in CT or MRI were included. 26 (20.5%) of these patients had ESUS. At least one embolic stroke pattern was detected in 67 (52.7%) patients. Embolic stroke patterns were not associated with ESUS (OR 1.57, 0.65-3.79, p = 0.317), the short-term (OR 0.64, 0.26-1.58, p = 0.327) or long-term diagnosis of AF (OR 0.72, 0.31-1.68, p = 0.448). Conclusions. This secondary data analysis of the Find-AF study could not provide evidence for an association between embolic stroke patterns, ESUS, and the new diagnosis of AF.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"2017 ","pages":"1391843"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1155/2017/1391843","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35023041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 17

Thrombin Generation in Acute Ischaemic Stroke 急性缺血性脑卒中凝血酶的产生

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2016-12-25 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7940680

I. Balogun, L. Roberts, R. Patel, R. Pathansali, L. Kalra, R. Arya

{"title":"Thrombin Generation in Acute Ischaemic Stroke","authors":"I. Balogun, L. Roberts, R. Patel, R. Pathansali, L. Kalra, R. Arya","doi":"10.1155/2016/7940680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7940680","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Stroke remains a global leading cause of death and disability. Traditional description of plasma biology in the aftermath of acute ischaemic stroke favours development of hypercoagulability, resulting from complex interplay between plasma and endothelial factors. However, no single assay measures the overall global coagulation process. We postulate that thrombin generation would assist in identifying coagulation abnormalities after acute stroke. Aim. To investigate the coagulation abnormalities after acute ischaemic stroke using thrombin generation. Methods. We evaluated thrombin generation, measured with calibrated automated thrombography in stroke of different aetiological types (n = 170) within 48 hours of symptoms onset (baseline) and in the second week (time 2) and in normal healthy volunteers (n = 71). Results. Two-point thrombin generation assays showed prolonged lag time and time to peak at baseline (3.3 (2.9, 4.0) versus 3.6 (3.2, 4.7); p = 0.005) and (3.3 (2.9, 4.0) versus 3.6 (3.2, 4.7); p = 0.002), respectively, and at time 2 (3.5 (2.9, 4.2) versus 4.0 (3.1, 4.9); p = 0.004) and (5.9 (5.3, 6.6) versus 6.8 (5.8, 7.7) p = 0.05), respectively, in cardioembolic stroke (n = 39), when compared to noncardioembolic stroke (n = 117). The result was reproduced in multiple comparisons between acute ischaemic stroke subgroups and normal healthy volunteers. Endogenous thrombin potential and peak thrombin did not indicate hypercoagulability after acute ischaemic stroke, and thrombolytic therapy did not affect thrombin generation assays. Conclusion. Our findings suggest that thrombin generation in platelet poor plasma is not useful in defining hypercoagulability in acute ischaemic stroke. This is similar to observed trend in coronary artery disease and contrary to other hypercoagulable states.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2016-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88937575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 10

Therapists' Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals 治疗师对脑卒中后患者虚拟现实训练的看法:一项来自三家医院的定性研究报告焦点小组结果

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2016-12-12 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6210508

L. Schmid, A. Glässel, C. Schuster-Amft

{"title":"Therapists' Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals","authors":"L. Schmid, A. Glässel, C. Schuster-Amft","doi":"10.1155/2016/6210508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/6210508","url":null,"abstract":"Background. During the past decade, virtual reality (VR) has become a new component in the treatment of patients after stroke. Therefore aims of the study were (a) to get an insight into experiences and expectations of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in using a VR training system and (b) to investigate relevant facilitators, barriers, and risks for implementing VR training in clinical practice. Methods. Three focus groups were conducted with occupational therapists and physiotherapists, specialised in rehabilitation of patients after stroke. All data were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The study was analysed based on a phenomenological approach using qualitative content analysis. Results. After code refinements, a total number of 1289 codes emerged out of 1626 statements. Intercoder reliability increased from 53% to 91% until the last focus group. The final coding scheme included categories on a four-level hierarchy: first-level categories are (a) therapists and VR, (b) VR device, (c) patients and VR, and (d) future prospects and potential of VR developments. Conclusions. Results indicate that interprofessional collaboration is needed to develop future VR technology and to devise VR implementation strategies in clinical practice. In principal, VR technology devices were seen as supportive for a general health service model.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2016-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81478561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 29

Variables That Best Differentiate In-Patient Acute Stroke from Stroke-Mimics with Acute Neurological Deficits 区分住院病人急性中风与急性神经功能缺损的模拟中风的最佳变量

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2016-12-06 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4393127

Prashant Natteru, M. Mohebbi, Pravin George, D. Wisco, James Gebel, C. Newey

{"title":"Variables That Best Differentiate In-Patient Acute Stroke from Stroke-Mimics with Acute Neurological Deficits","authors":"Prashant Natteru, M. Mohebbi, Pravin George, D. Wisco, James Gebel, C. Newey","doi":"10.1155/2016/4393127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4393127","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Strokes and stroke-mimics have been extensively studied in the emergency department setting. Although in-hospital strokes are less studied in comparison to strokes in the emergency department, they are a source of significant direct and indirect costs. Differentiating in-hospital strokes from stroke-mimics is important. Thus, our study aimed to identify variables that can differentiate in-hospital strokes from stroke-mimics. Methods. We present here a retrospective analysis of 93 patients over a one-year period (2009 to 2010), who were evaluated for a concern of in-hospital strokes. Results. About two-thirds (57) of these patients were determined to have a stroke, and the remaining (36) were stroke-mimics. Patients with in-hospital strokes were more likely to be obese (p = 0.03), have been admitted to the cardiology service (p = 0.01), have atrial fibrillation (p = 0.03), have a weak hand or hemiparesis (p = 0.03), and have a prior history of stroke (p = 0.05), whereas, when the consults were called for “altered mental status” but no other deficits (p < 0.0001), it is likely a stroke-mimic. Conclusion. This study demonstrates that in-hospital strokes are a common occurrence, and knowing the variables can aid in their timely diagnosis and treatment.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"227 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2016-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87597829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 13

Increased Blood Pressure Variability Is Associated with Worse Neurologic Outcome in Acute Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke 急性前循环缺血性卒中患者血压变异性升高与神经系统预后恶化相关

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2016-11-15 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7670161

A. D. de Havenon, Alicia Bennett, G. Stoddard, Gordon A. Smith, Haimei Wang, J. Wold, Lee S Chung, D. Tirschwell, J. Majersik

{"title":"Increased Blood Pressure Variability Is Associated with Worse Neurologic Outcome in Acute Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke","authors":"A. D. de Havenon, Alicia Bennett, G. Stoddard, Gordon A. Smith, Haimei Wang, J. Wold, Lee S Chung, D. Tirschwell, J. Majersik","doi":"10.1155/2016/7670161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/7670161","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Although research suggests that blood pressure variability (BPV) is detrimental in the weeks to months after acute ischemic stroke, it has not been adequately studied in the acute setting. Methods. We reviewed acute ischemic stroke patients from 2007 to 2014 with anterior circulation stroke. Mean blood pressure and three BPV indices (standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and successive variation) for the intervals 0–24, 0–72, and 0–120 hours after admission were correlated with follow-up modified Rankin Scale (mRS) in ordinal logistic regression models. The correlation between BPV and mRS was further analyzed by terciles of clinically informative stratifications. Results. Two hundred and fifteen patients met inclusion criteria. At all time intervals, increased systolic BPV was associated with higher mRS, but the relationship was not significant for diastolic BPV or mean blood pressure. This association was strongest in patients with proximal stroke parent artery vessel occlusion and lower mean blood pressure. Conclusion. Increased early systolic BPV is associated with worse neurologic outcome after ischemic stroke. This association is strongest in patients with lower mean blood pressure and proximal vessel occlusion, often despite endovascular or thrombolytic therapy. This hypothesis-generating dataset suggests potential benefit for interventions aimed at reducing BPV in this patient population.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2016-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78412953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 20

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria 尼日利亚中风幸存者对中风危险因素的了解

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Stroke Research and Treatment Pub Date : 2016-11-01 DOI: 10.1155/2016/1902151

Grace Vincent-Onabajo, Taritei Moses

{"title":"Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria","authors":"Grace Vincent-Onabajo, Taritei Moses","doi":"10.1155/2016/1902151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/1902151","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Knowledge of stroke risk factors is expected to reduce the incidence of stroke—whether first-ever or recurrent. This study examined knowledge of stroke risk factors and its determinants among stroke survivors. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of consenting stroke survivors at two physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria was carried out. Sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained and knowledge of stroke risk factors (defined as the ability to mention at least one correct risk factor) was assessed using open-ended questionnaire. Data were treated with descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. Results. Sixty-nine stroke survivors (male = 72.5%; mean ± SD age = 49.7 ± 10.6 years) participated in the study. Thirty-four (49.4%) participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Only educational level was significantly associated with knowledge and participants with tertiary educational qualification were about 48 times (odds ratio = 48.5; CI = 7.6–309.8; P < 0.0001) more likely to be knowledgeable than those with no education. Conclusion. Less than half of the participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Participants with tertiary education were significantly more knowledgeable than those with lower educational qualifications. Effective means of educating stroke survivors on stroke risk factors should be identified and adopted.","PeriodicalId":22054,"journal":{"name":"Stroke Research and Treatment","volume":"192 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75119364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 17