Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis: Intervention or Best Medical Therapy?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11910-018-0888-5
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewProvide a current overview regarding the optimal strategy for managing patients with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis.Recent FindingsCarotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) reduce long-term stroke risk in asymptomatic patients. However, CAS… read more here.
Keywords: risk; carotid artery; medical therapy; stenosis ... See more keywords
Fellowship candidate selection at the BEST Medical Center: A novel process.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2017.03.002
Abstract: Dr. Ida Lystic completed her MD degree at the prestigious Harvey Medical School (which has since been renamed the Harvey Provider School) and her residency in internal medicine and gastroenterology fellowship at the OTHER (Owen… read more here.
Keywords: medical center; fellowship; gastroenterology; selection ... See more keywords
Endovascular treatment versus best medical therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients with mild symptoms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.09.080
Abstract: Background The benefit of endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke patients with mild deficits is unknown. We sought to evaluate the natural history of patients with a low National Institute of Health Stroke Score… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; endovascular treatment; medical therapy; acute ischemic ... See more keywords
Best Medical Advice: Providing Medical Leadership in Uncertain Times
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab133
Abstract: ABSTRACT Military physicians must often balance medical and operational priorities when providing advice to operational commanders. This case describes how a Navy Medical Corps Officer serving with a Marine Corps helicopter squadron during the initial… read more here.
Keywords: advice; advice providing; providing medical; medical leadership ... See more keywords
Endovascular therapy versus no endovascular therapy in patients receiving best medical management for acute isolated occlusion of the posterior cerebral artery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.15410
Abstract: Endovascular therapy (EVT) is increasingly reported for treatment of isolated posterior cerebral artery (PCA) occlusions although its clinical benefit remains uncertain. This study‐level meta‐analysis investigated the functional outcomes and safety of EVT and best medical… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; endovascular therapy; posterior cerebral; therapy ... See more keywords
Cost-Effectiveness of Endovascular Treatment in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke With Mild Prestroke Disability: Results From the HERMES Collaboration
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.038407
Abstract: Background: The clinical and economic benefit of endovascular treatment (EVT) in addition to best medical management in patients with stroke with mild preexisting symptoms/disability is not well studied. We aimed to investigate cost-effectiveness of EVT… read more here.
Keywords: disability; cost effectiveness; medical management; best medical ... See more keywords
Statistical analysis plan for the EuroHYP-1 trial: European multicentre, randomised, phase III clinical trial of the therapeutic hypothermia plus best medical treatment versus best medical treatment alone for acute ischaemic stroke
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-017-2302-z
Abstract: BackgroundCooling may reduce infarct size and improve neurological outcomes in patients with ischaemic stroke. In phase II trials, cooling awake patients with ischaemic stroke has been shown to be feasible and safe, but the effects… read more here.
Keywords: trial; medical treatment; analysis; best medical ... See more keywords