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Ethical issues in the care of patients with stroke: A scoping review.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim was to identify and analyse the ethical issues in the care of patients with stroke (PwS). The goal was to understand the nature of the existing knowledge on the topic and to identify whether there are ethical issues specific to the care of PwS. BACKGROUND: Stroke is a disease with possible multiple effects on the patient's overall condition and experienced ethical issues in the care. Additionally, stroke impacts the life of the significant other. For health professionals, the care of PwS is challenging at different stages of the care process. The care of stroke in…

[Evaluation of the incidence of stroke in the course of hypertension in elderly patients].

UNLABELLED: One of the more common chronic diseases is hypertension. After 70 years of age, it is found in over 70% of this population. It causes a number of organ complications that cause death. AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of stroke in hypertension in elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 63 women and 17 men, aged from 75 to 93 years, who were diagnosed with arterial hypertension in accordance with the guidelines of the Polish Society of Hypertension. Patients were divided into two groups. The first pair consisted of a group of 1 hypertensi…

The regularity of orthosis use and the reasons for disuse in stroke patients.

This is a Retrospective descriptive study. Orthoses and walking aids are used frequently in stroke rehabilitation to facilitate ambulation. The aim was to describe the regularity of orthosis use and the reasons for disuse in stroke after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. The study included 64 (43 men, 21 women) subacute stroke patients who had been discharged from our clinic in the last 6 months. Demographic and clinical findings, proposed orthoses and walking aids, frequency of usage for the proposed orthoses, reasons for disuse, and the ambulation levels were recorded. A total of 54 (…

PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention: is the discussion closed?

Three previous reports of PFO closure for secondary stroke prevention failed to find any significant benefit. Recently however, three conflicting reports were published suggesting a benefit in select patients. Although we are enthusiastic for PFO closure in appropriate patients, caution is warranted in the extrapolation of this data and the application of this intervention to broader patient groups. Only small minorities of stroke patients are likely to benefit from PFO closure, the intervention has a notable complication rate, and it has not been compared against modern anticoagulation option…

Sleep Apnea Is a Risk Factor for Stroke and Vascular Dementia.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this article, we review the cerebrovascular complications of sleep apnea (SA). SA is the major sleep disorder associated with stroke and vascular dementia. RECENT FINDINGS: Sleep apnea syndrome of moderate to severe intensity affects 17% of 50-70-year-old men and 9% of 50-70-year-old women, making SA a notorious and prevalent disorder. SA increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, and atrial fibrillation (AF) and is closely linked to vascular dementia. In addition, SA may worsen the neurologic outcome in acute stroke patients and interferes with r…

Stroke as an atypical initial presentation of giant cell arteritis.

BACKGROUND: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an immune mediated inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries which afflicts older people. The classical presentation features include: headache, visual disturbances, and jaw claudication. Patients diagnosed with GCA have also been observed to be at higher risk for the subsequent development of strokes. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a case of an 84-year old right-handed man who presented to hospital with dysarthria, dysphagia, right-sided facial drop, a history of generalized weakness and multiple falls. He was admitted to geriatric medicine w…

Ассоциация герпесвирусов и инсультов: систематический обзор и метаанализ.

СВЕДЕНИЕ: Герпесвирусы вызывают целый ряд подстрекательских эффектов, которые могут привести к повышению риска инсульта. ЦЕЛИ: Изучение вопроса о том, подвергаются ли пациенты с инфекцией или реактивацией человеческих герпесвирусов повышенному риску инсульта по сравнению с пациентами, не имеющими человеческих герпесвирусов. ИСТОЧНИКИ ДАННЫХ: Шесть баз медицинских данных и источников серой литературы с момента создания по январь 2017 года. ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКАЯ КРИТЕРИЯ: Исследования, в ходе которых герпесвирус человека подвергался воздействию, а результат - инсульту. Мы включали в себя случайные к

Совпадение в аннотации оригинала
BACKGROUND: Herpesviruses induce a range of inflammatory effects potentially contributing to an increased risk of stroke. OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether patients with infection, or reactivation of, human herpesviruses are at increased stroke risk, compared to those without human herpesviruses. DATA SOURCES: Six medical databases and grey literature sou…

The Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Children With Arterial Ischemic Stroke.

OBJECTIVE: The association between arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) and celiac disease (CD) has been described in only a few cases in adults and children. We aim to determine the prevalence of CD in children and adolescents with AIS. STUDY DESIGN: We investigated serum levels of tissue transglutaminase antibody immunoglobulin (Ig)A and total IgA from 76 children with AIS and in a healthy control group of 102 children. Study participants who were positive for tissue transglutaminase IgA antibodies underwent a duodenal biopsy. RESULTS: A total of 2 patients in the AIS group (2.26%) and 2 in the …

Rehabilitation and education are underutilized for mild stroke and TIA sufferers.

PURPOSE: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and mild stroke represent a large proportion of cerebrovascular events, at high risk of being followed by recurrent, serious events. The importance of early education addressing risk management, secondary prevention and lifestyle modifications is the centerpiece of further stroke prevention. However, delivering education and rehabilitation to this population can be complex and challenging. METHODS: Via synthesis of a narrative review and clinical experience, we explore the unique and inherent complexities of rehabilitation management and education prov…

Acute Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in the Outpatient Clinic.

Ischemic stroke is cause of substantial death and disability in the United States. Transient ischemic attack, a precursor to ischemic stroke, conveys a high risk of recurrent stroke within 90 days from event. These conditions are highly preventable and treatable. The cause is heterogenous and includes atherothrombosis, cardioembolism, lacunar disease, or cryptogenic, and some uncommon causes, such as arterial dissection and prothrombotic states. The emergent evaluation includes establishing time of onset, vital signs, glucose level, and severity of the deficit.

The role of the persistent enterovirus infection in development of acute stroke.

INTRODUCTION: The role of enteroviruses in development of dilated cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, myocarditis, pericarditis is known. THE AIM: To examine the role of chronic enterovirus infections in development of acute stroke. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Blood samples from 72 patients with acute stroke (study group) and 35 patients without vascular disease (control group) were investigated by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction for the presence of enterovirus RNA, by using virological method to detect enteroviruses, by ELISA for the levels of IgM and IgG antibodies to enterovi…

Pharmacists as Care Providers for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: Pharmacists have become an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing clinical patient care in various healthcare settings. Although evidence supporting their role in the care of patients with other disease states is well-established, minimal literature has been published evaluating pharmacist interventions in stroke patients. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence evaluating the impact of pharmacist interventions on stroke patient outcomes. METHODS: Study abstracts and full-text articles evaluating the impact of a pharmacist intervention o…

The Relationship Between Lesion Localization and Dysphagia in Acute Stroke.

Factors that can facilitate early identification of individuals at risk of dysphagia such as stroke location are potentially of great benefit. The aim of this study was to examine the role of hemisphere and lesion location in assessing dysphagia pattern and airway invasion as identified through the use of validated, standardized interpretation measures for the videofluoroscopic swallowing study. Consecutive patients (N = 80) presenting with stroke symptoms who had a first-time acute ischemic stroke confirmed on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) scan participated. Three swa…

Difficulties in the Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric Posterior Circulation Stroke.

We present two children with posterior circulation stroke (PCS) highlighting the wide spectrum of presentation, the need for complete radiological assessment, and the relatively high recurrence risk.

Prevalence of Fabry Disease in Young Patients with Stroke in Argentina.

BACKGROUND: Fabry disease (FD) is an underdiagnosed cause of stroke in young adults, but the frequency of this association is largely unknown. We estimated the prevalence of FD in a nationwide cohort of young adults who had stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in Argentina. METHODS: This was a prospective, multicenter study of stroke and FD in young adults (18-55 years) conducted in Argentina between 2011 and 2015. Patients were enrolled if they had had a TIA or an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke within the previous 180 days. FD was diagnosed by measuring α-galactosidase A activity (male…