Management of acute stroke in the elderly: preliminary results of a controlled trial.

Management of acute stroke in the elderly: preliminary results of a controlled trial

The Effect of Foot Bath on Physiological Parameters and Anxiety in Patients with Acute Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objectives:  Stroke is one of the most important neurological diseases in the world. Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders associated with stroke that can disrupt the daily functioning of patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of foot baths on physiological parameters and anxiety in patients with stroke. Methods: The present study was a single-blind clinical ...

Effectiveness of family empowerment program on level of adherence to treatment regimens in stroke patients; a randomized controlled trial

Background: Different physical and mental complications in patients with stroke, and the chronic nature of the disease, require the presence of their family as the primary source of constant care and support at home. However, for many reasons, such as not receiving adequate support from the medical staff, families face many failures in managing the care programs. Aim: to investigate the effects...

محلول "گلوکز- انسولین‌ـ پتاسیم" در سکته‌ مغزی ایسکمیک: کارآزمایی بالینی

Background: Hyperglycemia after acute stroke is a common finding that has been associated with an increased risk of death. For the last several years, it was believed that post-stroke hyperglycemia may worsen brain infarction in animal models. According to previous studies, the anti-inflammatory effect of insulin has a protective role on ischemic tissues. Glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) infusio...

The Effect of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate in Improvement of Acute Ischemic Stroke Induced Disability: A Randomized Double Blinded Clinical Trial

Background: Stroke is the third main cause of death and chronic disabilities in adults, which requires finding neuroprotective drugs to reduce its mortality and morbidity.  Objectives: To determine the efficacy of magnesium sulfate as an adjunctive neuroprotective agent in patients with stroke. Materials & Methods: This randomized double-blind clinical trial recruited 120 patients with acute ...