Stroke Disparities: From Observations to Actions
Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated stroke disparities across race and ethnic groups. The goal of the NOMAS (Northern Manhattan Study) was to evaluate race and ethnic differences in st
Numerous epidemiological studies have demonstrated stroke disparities across race and ethnic groups. The goal of the NOMAS (Northern Manhattan Study) was to evaluate race and ethnic differences in st
BACKGROUND: Stroke survivors with limitations in activities of daily living (ADL) have a greater risk of experiencing falls, hospitalizations, or physical function decline. We examined…
Background: Include a clear statement of the specific major objective of the study. Methods: Identify and describe the study design (use commonly recognized terms such…
BACKGROUND: Activation of the acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs) by tissue acidosis, a common feature of brain ischemia, contributes to ischemic brain injury, while blockade of…
Correspondence to: Alexander Dellabella, PharmD, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Email Division of Pharmacy, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center,…
Department of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Correspondence to: Elisabeth B. Marsh, MD, Department of Neurology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600…
Negar Asdaghi, MD, MSc Eric D. Goldstein, MD Nastajjia Krementz, MD Dr. Negar Asdaghi: Let’s start with some questions. 1) Is tirofiban a safe replacement…
BACKGROUND: Blood-brain barrier damage has traditionally been considered to determine the occurrence and development of poststroke brain edema, a devastating and life-threatening complication. Howeve
Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40%, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac outcomes and recurrent acute ischemic stroke, may be detected during an acute…
The recurrence rate of ischemic stroke remains substantial despite advances in secondary prevention, reaching 5 to 8% at three months in recent clinical trials. 1-4…
Studies have suggested a hemostatic role for magnesium in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). A secondary analysis of the Field Administration of Stroke Therapy-Magnesium (FAST-MAG)…