Functional stroke symptoms: A prospective observational case series.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.109972
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Functional symptoms are a common mimic of stroke in acute stroke settings, but there are no guidelines on how to manage such patients and scant research on their clinical profile. We explore the presentation… read more here.
Keywords: functional stroke; prospective observational; functional symptoms; symptoms prospective ... See more keywords
Association of stroke risk biomarkers with stroke symptoms: the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke cohort
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DOI: 10.1111/jth.13562
Abstract: Essentials Stroke symptom history predicts future stroke and may indicate prior unrecognized stroke. We studied associations of stroke symptoms with stroke risk biomarkers. Several stroke risk biomarkers were independently associated with stroke symptom history. Findings… read more here.
Keywords: association stroke; stroke risk; stroke symptoms; risk biomarkers ... See more keywords
Abstract P406: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Stroke Symptoms in the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.141.suppl_1.p406
Abstract: Background: AF-related thromboembolism increases risk of stroke. Stroke symptoms in the absence of a stroke diagnosis may represent “whispering strokes,” but their association with AF has not been well explored. Objective: To examine cross-sectionally the… read more here.
Keywords: absence stroke; symptoms absence; stroke diagnosis; stroke symptoms ... See more keywords
Association Between Sociodemographic Determinants and Disparities in Stroke Symptom Awareness Among US Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.031137
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background and Purpose: Despite declining stroke rates in the general population, stroke incidence and hospitalizations are rising among younger individuals. Awareness of and prompt response to stroke… read more here.
Keywords: awareness; young adults; odds ratio; stroke symptoms ... See more keywords
Sexual Identity and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Awareness of Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms: Findings From the National Health Interview Survey
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DOI: 10.1177/0890117120932471
Abstract: Purpose: Investigate sexual identity and racial/ethnic differences in awareness of heart attack and stroke symptoms. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: 2014 and 2017 National Health Interview Survey. Sample: 54 326 participants. Measures: Exposure measures were sexual identity… read more here.
Keywords: awareness heart; stroke symptoms; heart attack; attack stroke ... See more keywords
Stroke Symptoms as a Surrogate in Stroke Primary Prevention Trials
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000201188
Abstract: Background and Objectives The use of surrogate end points can decrease sample size while maintaining statistical power. This report considers incident stroke symptoms as a surrogate end point in a post hoc analysis of asymptomatic… read more here.
Keywords: adjudicated stroke; stroke symptoms; end; symptoms surrogate ... See more keywords
Safety of intravenous alteplase within 4.5 hours for patients awakening with stroke symptoms
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197714
Abstract: Background Up to 25% of acute stroke patients first note symptoms upon awakening. We hypothesized that patients awaking with stroke symptoms may be safely treated with intravenous alteplase (IV tPA) using non-contrast head CT (NCHCT),… read more here.
Keywords: safety intravenous; intravenous alteplase; stroke symptoms; stroke ... See more keywords
Call to Action for Enhanced Equity: Racial/Ethnic Diversity and Sex Differences in Stroke Symptoms
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.874239
Abstract: Background Fundamental aspects of human identity may play a role in the presentation of stroke symptoms and, consequently, stroke recognition. Strokes must be recognized and treated expeditiously, as delays result in poorer outcomes. It is… read more here.
Keywords: stroke symptoms; presentation; equity; sex ... See more keywords
Stroke Care Within the COVID-19 Pandemic—Increasing Awareness of Transient and Mild Stroke Symptoms Needed
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.581394
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic might affect health care resources and alter patient admission to hospital in case of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). We aim to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting utilization… read more here.
Keywords: ischemic stroke; tia; care; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Detection to Hospital Door: Gender Differences of Patients With Acute Stroke Symptoms
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.833933
Abstract: Although prehospital stroke management is challenging, it is a crucial part of the acute stroke chain to enable equal access to highly specialised stroke care. It involves a critical understanding of players usually not specialized… read more here.
Keywords: stroke symptoms; detection; acute stroke; gender differences ... See more keywords