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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kawser Khan, Sachiko Tanaka-Mizuno, Tanvir C. Turin, Naoyuki Takashima, Aya Kadota, Hirotsugu Ueshima, Katsuyuki Miura, Yoshikuni Kita
Summary: The study found that higher temperatures, regardless of being average, minimum, or maximum, had a protective effect against stroke incidence in Japan.
CIRCULATION JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Yeonwoo Kim, Erica Twardzik, Suzanne E. Judd, Natalie Colabianchi
Summary: The study found an association between higher neighborhood disadvantage and higher stroke risk in Sweden and Japan, but not in the United States. The relationship between neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and stroke risk within different racial groups in the United States was inconclusive. Additional research is needed to investigate potential intermediate and modifiable factors of the association between nSES and stroke incidence, which could serve as intervention points.
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Clinical Neurology
Marie Louise E. Bernsen, Frans Kauw, Jasper M. Martens, Aad van der Lugt, Lonneke S. F. Yo, Marianne A. A. van Walderveen, Yvo B. W. E. M. Roos, H. Bart van der Worp, Jan W. Dankbaar, Jeannette Hofmeijer
Summary: The study found that the incidence of malignant infarction after endovascular treatment is around 6%. Successful reperfusion decreases the risk. Independent predictors include age, NIHSS score, ASPECTS score, collateral status, and others.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Aline Mendes, Francois R. Herrmann, Laurence Genton, Christine Serratrice, Emmanuel Carrera, Maria Isabel Vargas, Gabriel Gold, Christophe E. Graf, Dina Zekry, Max Scheffler
Summary: The incidence of acute stroke in older COVID-19 patients was 4.15%, with common characteristics being altered consciousness/delirium and focal neurological deficits. Risk factors for stroke included smoking, previous stroke history, and low BMI. However, acute stroke did not affect in-hospital mortality or institutionalization rates at discharge.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Naja Emborg Vinding, Jawad H. Butt, Marie Dam Lauridsen, Soren Lund Kristensen, Soren Paaske Johnsen, Johanna Kroll, Peter L. Graversen, Christina Kruuse, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Lars Kober, Emil L. Fosbol
Summary: The incidence of ischemic stroke after a first-time transient ischemic attack (TIA) is 6.1% during a 5-year follow-up period, which is higher than the background population but lower than patients with recurrent ischemic stroke. TIA patients also have a higher mortality rate.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sheng-Wen Niu, Chi-Chih Hung, Hugo Y. -H. Lin, I-Ching Kuo, Jiun-Chi Huang, Jiun-Shiuan He, Zhi-Hong Wen, Peir-In Liang, Yi-Wen Chiu, Jer-Ming Chang, Shang-Jyh Hwang
Summary: Gout patients who use benzbromarone have a lower incidence of stroke compared to non-users. The risk of stroke is significantly reduced in male benzbromarone users. In the age groups of 40-59 years and >= 60 years, benzbromarone users have a significantly lower risk of stroke compared to non-users. This study evaluates the effects of benzbromarone on stroke incidence in gout patients.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dana Raub, Katharina Platzbecker, Stephanie D. Grabitz, Xinling Xu, Karuna Wongtangman, Stephanie B. Pham, Kadhiresan R. Murugappan, Khalid A. Hanafy, Ala Nozari, Timothy T. Houle, Samir M. Kendale, Matthias Eikermann
Summary: This retrospective cohort study of surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia at two tertiary care centers in Boston found that higher doses of volatile anesthetics had a protective effect on postoperative ischemic stroke incidence and severity. The protective effect was observed for 17 postoperative days.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Philipp Buecke, Hans Henkes, Guy Arnold, Birgit Herting, Eric Juettler, Christof Kloetzsch, Alfred Lindner, Uwe Mauz, Ludwig Niehaus, Matthias Reinhard, Stefan Waibel, Thomas Horvath, Hansjorg Baezner, Marta Aguilar Perez
Summary: The study identified a 6-month seasonal pattern in the incidence of MT due to eLVO, peaking in March and September. Colder temperatures and current increases in monthly temperature were associated with a higher incidence of MT due to eLVO, while atmospheric pressure showed a positive correlation with MT occurrences. No causal correlation was found between air pollutants and MT due to eLVO.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
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Immunology
Min Du, Yaping Wang, Chenyuan Qin, Donghua Mi, Min Liu, Jue Liu
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to obtain precise estimates on the prevalence and incidence of stroke among people with HIV. The results showed a high occurrence of stroke in HIV-infected individuals, particularly ischemic stroke. Therefore, efforts should be made to identify risk factors, improve treatment, and enhance rehabilitation for stroke in order to reduce the disease burden among people with HIV.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Brian H. Buck, Naveed Akhtar, Anas Alrohimi, Khurshid Khan, Ashfaq Shuaib
Summary: Stroke mimics account for a significant proportion of hospital admissions, and accurate diagnosis with multi-modal CT or MRI is essential to avoid unnecessary treatment and costs. Prompt resolution of symptoms can be achieved in neurological and medical mimics, while treatment of functional disorders may be challenging and incomplete.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Kun Zhao, Rui Wang, Rongrong Chen, Jialei Liu, Qing Ye, Kai Wang, Juebao Li
Summary: A meta-analysis of observational studies was conducted to examine the association between bilirubin and stroke. The results showed that stroke patients had lower bilirubin levels and higher levels were associated with lower stroke risk, particularly in cohort studies with accepted heterogeneity. In conclusion, while there is an association between bilirubin levels and stroke risk, further well-designed prospective cohort studies are needed to establish a definitive relationship.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
William N. Whiteley, Ajay K. Gupta, Thomas Godec, Somayeh Rostamian, Andrew Whitehouse, Judy Mackay, Peter S. Sever
Summary: The study found that an amlodipine-based blood pressure regimen reduced the long-term incidence of stroke compared with an atenolol-based regimen, but had no measurable effect on dementia. Atorvastatin had no effect on either stroke or dementia. Additionally, higher blood pressure variability was associated with a higher incidence of later dementia and stroke.
Review
Clinical Neurology
David C. Lauzier, Keshav Jayaraman, Jane Y. Yuan, Deepti Diwan, Ananth K. Vellimana, Joshua W. Osbun, Arindam R. Chatterjee, Umeshkumar Athiraman, Rajat Dhar, Gregory J. Zipfel
Summary: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a devastating condition with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a need to identify therapeutic targets for this disease, particularly focusing on the early brain injury that develops in the first 72 hours after hemorrhage. Improved understanding of the mechanisms and biomarkers for early brain injury has led to the recognition of its increased clinical incidence and the need for further research in this area.
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Environmental Sciences
Han Wu, Bingyin Zhang, Jing Wei, Zilong Lu, Min Zhao, Wenhui Liu, Pascal Bovet, Xiaolei Guo, Bo Xi
Summary: Short-term exposure to ambient PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 is associated with increased risk of stroke incidence in China. PM1 has a stronger association and larger attributable fraction to stroke than PM2.5 and PM10. Clean air policies should focus on addressing the impact of PM1.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Wen-Jun Tu, Yicheng Xu, Yangyi Fan, Xianwei Zeng, Jizong Zhao
Summary: This study examined the impact of ambient temperature and altitude exposure on the burden of stroke in a Chinese cohort. The results showed a negative linear relationship between mean ambient temperature and stroke risk, as well as a negative association between mean ambient temperature and stroke mortality. There was also a U-shaped relationship between BMI and stroke incidence and prevalence.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)