BackgroundPercutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an alternative for stroke prevention in patients with fibrillation (AF) contraindications to oral anticoagulation (OAC). Population level real-world data describing the use and outcomes of LAAO procedures are evolving a paucity longer-term follow-up data. We report on patient characteristics, procedure complications, clinical all ...

Background: The role of estrogen and progesterone in stroke is suggested in previous studies, but yet is controversial. Objectives: Comparing the plasma levels of estrogen and progesterone and their ratio in ischemic stroke patients and healthy population. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted from March to September of 2013. Sixty-six female patients older...

The purpose of this case report was to evaluate the effectiveness of training of transfer techniques to a caregiver of a person who had suffered a stroke in decreasing musculoskeletal pain, depression and anxiety. This study adopted a single subject research design to evaluate the effectiveness of transfer-techniques training on musculoskeletal pain, depression, and anxiety in a 25-year-old fem...

stroke patients with proximal occlusions of the main stems of cerebral arteries are no optimal candidates for i. v. thrombolysis. for many years interventional stroke treatment could not be established as alternative. this changed with the introduction of stent retrievers and flexible large lumen aspiration catheters. randomized trials now proved a significant benefit from intervention for a wi...

We read with interest the article by Almasi et al. on a 48 years old female patient with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, And Stroke-like episodes (MELAS), diagnosed based on the clinical presentation, blood test results, and imaging and muscle biopsy findings . We have the following comments and concerns.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Stroke quality metrics play an increasingly important role in quality improvement and policies related to provider reimbursement, accreditation, and public reporting. We conducted 2 systematic reviews examining the relationships between compliance with stroke quality metrics and patient-centered outcomes, and public reporting of stroke metrics and quality improvement, qua...

Stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in Vietnam. This review aims to assess current status stroke care system quality criteria acute phase at hospitals. In 2016, Ministry Health Vietnam issued Circular 47, a mandate build units The ANGELS program, which supporting World Organization gain its goals, was implemented 18 stroke‐ready hospitals help address patient 2017. From results ...