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1.

Introduction

Capsular warning syndrome (CWS) is characterized by recurrent conventional episodes of motor and/or sensory deficits without cortical symptoms. The purpose of this case series study was to evaluate the safety and appropriate treatment for CWS to prevent the development of complete stroke.

Methods

We reviewed our hospital records and previous reports to find patients with neurologically fluctuating profiles, and excluded those with unknown details of initial treatment/final treatment of antiplatelet therapy or radiological findings.

Results

We retrieved two cases of CWS from our hospital, which presented motor and/or sensory symptoms followed by complete resolution without complete ischemia. The recurring episodes in both were unable to be stabilized by single antiplatelet therapy but were successfully managed using two or more antiplatelet drugs. In 11 previously reported cases of CWS, the recurring episode was frequency stabilized with plural antiplatelet therapy.

Conclusion

Multiplicate antiplatelet therapy is important for treatment of CWS, and caution is needed regarding hemorrhagic complications.  相似文献   

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Background

Bilateral motor control deficits poststroke may be lateralized by hemisphere damage. This preliminary study investigated bilateral force control between left and right hemisphere-damaged groups at baseline and after coupled bilateral movement training with neuromuscular stimulation.

Methods

Stroke participants (8 left hemisphere and 6 right hemisphere cerebrovascular accidents) performed a bilateral isometric force control task at 3 submaximal force levels (5%, 25%, and 50% of maximum voluntary contraction [MVC]) before and after training. Force accuracy, force variability, and interlimb force coordination were analyzed in 3-way mixed design ANOVAs (2?×?2?×?3; Group?×?Test Session?×?Force Level) with repeated measures on test session and force level.

Results

The findings indicated that force accuracy and variability at 50% of MVC in the right hemisphere-damaged group were more impaired than lower targeted force levels at baseline, and the impairment at the highest target level was improved after coupled bilateral movement training. However, these patterns were not observed in the left hemisphere-damaged group.

Conclusions

Current findings support a proposition that the right hemisphere presumably contributes to controlling bilateral force production.  相似文献   

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Background

The treatment of acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) has revolutionized in the last decade. We sought to compile the most relevant literature published about the evolution in treating this disabling and fatal disease.

Methods

A literature review of recent studies describing early treatment options like intravenous tissue plasminogen activator to the latest mechanical thrombectomy (MT) techniques was performed. We described in a chronological order the evolution of LVO treatment.

Results

Recanalization rates with newer techniques and MT devices approach a 90% of effectiveness. Timely interventions have also resulted in better clinical outcomes with approximately 50% of patient achieving functional independence at 90 days. At least 14 new third generation thrombectomy devices are currently being evaluated in in vitro and clinical studies.

Conclusions

The treatment of LVO with MT is feasible and safe. MT is standard of care in treating acute ischemic stroke due to LVO.  相似文献   

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Background

Poststroke balance impairment adversely affects stroke outcomes and addressing the impairment is expected to constitute an important focus of neurorehabilitation.

Aims

To examine the prevalence and factors associated with balance impairment after stroke.

Methods

Ninety-five stroke survivors undergoing neurorehabilitation at 2 government hospitals in Northern Nigeria participated in this cross-sectional study. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was used to assess the presence of balance impairment (BBS score of 0-20). Prevalence of balance impairment was presented as frequency and percentage while demographic and stroke-related determinants of balance impairments were identified using logistic regression analysis.

Results

Thirty-five (36.8%) stroke survivors had balance impairment, and age, gender, and poststroke duration were statistically significant determinants. Stroke survivors aged less than 40 years (odds ratio [OR]?=?.14 [confidence interval [CI]?=?.20-.94]) and 40-59 years (OR?=?.23 [CI?=?.06-.81]) had a lower likelihood of having balance impairment compared to stroke survivors aged 60 years and above. Similarly, males had a lower likelihood of having balance impairment (OR?=?1.60 [CI?=?.05-.55]) compared to females while those in the acute/subacute phase of stroke had a 7-fold likelihood of having balance impairment (OR?=?7.74 [CI?=?2.63-22.79]) compared to those with chronic stroke.

Conclusions

Poststroke balance impairment appears to be significantly influenced by stroke survivors’ age, gender, and poststroke duration. Hence, these variables should be considered when planning rehabilitation strategies for improving balance after stroke.  相似文献   

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Background

We present a single institution registry with the novel feature of 90-day outcome assessments on all hospitalized acute stroke patients, inclusive of every patient with a primary discharge diagnosis of transient ischemic attack (TIA), acute ischemic stroke (AIS), nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods

Patient data obtained in the HOPES registry include demographics, comorbid diagnoses, medications, health behaviors, laboratory values, imaging studies, vital signs, and outcome measures, most notably the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 90days.

Results

From May 2016 to December 31, 2017, 1607 patients were enrolled in the HOPES registry. 90-day outcome assessments were captured on 1555 patients (97%): 1096 AIS, 230 ICH, 110 SAH, and 119 TIA patients. Mortality rates and 90-day outcomes were most favorable for TIA patients. Mortality and 90-day disability scores were poorest for patients in the ICH group.

Conclusions

The inclusion of 90-day outcomes data will allow HOPES to stand apart among stroke registries as a new standard for stroke outcomes research. The registry will provide the necessary comprehensive data that the field needs as we transition our focus of stroke research to poststroke recovery.  相似文献   

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Objective

To compare the effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) versus Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) on Lateropulsion following stroke.

Methods

Patients with Stroke and Burke Lateropulsion Scale (BLS) scores greater than or equal to 2 gave informed consent to receive sinusoidal 1 Hz DC (0-2 mA) anodal stimulation over the affected parietal cortex versus similar GVS with ipsilesional mastoidal anode. Seated haptic center of pressure (COP-X) was measured using an AMTI analog-to-digital forceplate. An inclinometer (Biopac ) measured lateral thoracic tilt. COP-X Power Spectra were analyzed over 3 frequency intervals: 0-.3 Hz, .3-1 Hz, and 1-3 Hz.

Results

Six males/4 females age 66 ± 9.5 standard deviation with admission BLS scores of 5.4 ± 3.7 within 8.6 ± 8.1 days poststroke were enrolled. COP-X medial-lateral speed increased for both the tDCS and the GVS protocols compared to sham condition. Fourier Analysis of COP-X velocity for 0-.3 Hz responses showed a significant increase for tDCS stimulation. The .3-1 Hz responses for the tDCS condition were decreased from baseline. Lateral thoracic tilt showed significant improvement for tDCS compared to Sham stimulation at 10 minutes and for GVS versus Sham at 15 minutes.

Discussion

Anodal tDCS over the ipsilesional PIVC increases low frequency postural responses usually attributed to visual control with down regulation of median frequency vestibular responses, biasing postural control toward more dependence on visual as opposed to vestibular control.

Conclusions

2 mA sinusoidal 1 Hz anodal tDCS over the ipsi-lesional PIVC or similar ipsi-lesional anodal GVS improve Lateropulsion following stroke.  相似文献   

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Background

In this study, we investigated the effects of short- and long-term exercise on motor functional recovery following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in rats.

Methods

Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 experimental groups: ICH without training (ICH group), ICH with long-term exercise for 14days from the second day after surgery (ICH?+?LT group), ICH with short-term exercise for 7days from the second day after surgery (ICH?+?EST group), ICH with short-term exercise for 7days from the ninth day after surgery (ICH?+?LST group), and sham operation without training (SHAM group). ICH was induced by collagenase injection into the left striatum. Forelimb sensorimotor function was evaluated using forelimb placing and horizontal ladder tests.

Results

In the behavioral test, the ICH?+?LT and ICH?+?EST groups improved significantly compared with the ICH and ICH?+?LT groups. The ICH?+?LT and ICH?+?EST groups recovered motor function in an almost analogous pattern.

Conclusions

Our results indicated that, when exercise was started from an early phase after ICH, both short- and long-term exercises had similar benefits on motor functional recovery. However, continuous training using simple treadmill running may have limitations to motor functional recovery.  相似文献   

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Objective

The aim of this prospective cohort study was to assess the incidence and risk factors of delirium following acute ischemic stroke, as well as its effects on functional outcome.

Methods

Two hundred and sixty-one patients with acute ischemic stroke were screened for delirium during the first week after admission. Delirium was diagnosed according to the Confusion Assessment Method. If delirium was present, delirium rating scale-revised-98 was used to assess its severity. Neurologic deficits were assessed with the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Brain magnetic resonance imaging assessment quantified the infarction, white matter lesions, and medial temporal lobe atrophy. Functional outcome assessment included the modified Rankin Scale and Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale at 3 and 6 months after the index stroke.

Results

Thirty-eight (14.6%) patients with acute ischemic stroke developed delirium during the first week of admission. Patients with poststroke delirium (PSD) were older, had higher NIHSS scores on admission, and were more likely to have a previous stroke, an infection, and a left cortical infarct. Furthermore, left cortical infarction, older age, severer neurological deficit and having a previous stroke increased the risk of PSD. PSD was associated with a worse functional outcome.

Conclusion

The incidence of delirium was 14.8% in the first week after admission with acute ischemic stroke. Age, having a previous stroke, stroke severity, and left-cortical infarction were independently predictors of PSD. PSD may result in a significantly worse functional outcome.  相似文献   

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Objectives

To describe the neurological manifestations of invasive aspergillosis presenting with a focal neurological deficit compatible with an acute stroke.

Materials and Methods

Retrospective analysis of a clinical series of patients between 2011 and 2017 with invasive aspergillosis and neurological symptoms compatible with an acute brain stroke. Clinical and epidemiological data, microbiological results, radiological findings, treatment, and course were recorded.

Results

Five patients were selected with a mean age of 55.4years. All patients were immunosuppressed. In 4, systemic infection was unknown. In every case, neurology on call was alerted because of acute focal neurological symptoms. None of the patients received revascularization procedures. Galactomannan antigen was positive in all of the patients and culture was positive in 3. Mortality was 100% despite specific antifungal treatment.

Conclusions

Acute stroke can be the first manifestation of disseminated aspergillosis. This form of presentation was frequent in our series and should be suspected in immunocompromised patients with acute neurological deficits.  相似文献   

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Background

The sudden live changes of stroke survivors may lead to negative psychological and behavioral outcomes, including anxiety and depressive mood, which may compromise the rehabilitation process. Some personality features, such as self-efficacy, could play an important role in mediating the degree of post-stroke depression. Aim of this study is to investigate the possible correlation between specific psychological dimensions, such as poststroke depression and self-efficacy, and rehabilitation outcomes.

Materials and Methods

Thirty-eight patients, affected by stroke, completed a four-hour-daily training lasting up to 8 weeks, including traditional and robotic-assisted physiotherapy. Patients were assessed at admission (T0) and at the end (T1) of the motor training, by means of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale, the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Functional Independent Measure.

Results

We observed a significant T0-T1 difference in MADRS scores in patients with a better functional recovery (t?=?5.76; P < .0001) and higher self-efficacy (t?=?4.74; P < .001), but no significant T0-T1 difference in individuals without functional recovery (t?=?1.21; P?=?.239) and low self-efficacy (t?=?1.72; P?=?.103).

Conclusions

Our study shows that rehabilitation outcomes and self-efficacy may influence mood, but not vice versa. Thus, to potentiate self-efficacy in the rehabilitation setting may help clinicians in obtaining better functional outcomes, including depression reduction.  相似文献   

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Background

Access to reperfusion therapies in patients with large vessel occluding acute ischemic stroke demands process reorganization and optimization. Neurovascular networks are being built up to provide 24/7 endovascular stroke therapy service. In times of an increasingly complex stroke rescue chain little is known about patients’ and their relatives’ treatment awareness.

Methods

All patients, who received any kind of acute reperfusion treatment between January and August 2017 in the university hospital Aachen, and their proxies, were included in the survey. Patients were either primarily or secondarily transferred.

Results

For all questions regarding stroke treatment patients and their caregivers provided concurring answers. 40% of both patients and caregivers did not understand the treatment that was performed. Finally, patients who perceived on their own that stroke detection was delayed had significantly longer onset to door times than patients who did not have this impression.

Conclusions

This study showed that patients’ and proxies’ answers correlated significantly. In case of patients’ unavailability extrapolation of treatment satisfaction from answers by proxies might be permitted. High percentages of patients and caregivers do not understand relevant information, possibly due to limits of communication in an emergency setting or deficits in communication during the hospital stay. More emphasis should be laid on providing further information during the hospital stay.  相似文献   

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Background

The aim of this study was to systematically assess the effects of exercise rehabilitation program accompanied by experiential music for clinical recovery.

Methods

This was a prospective randomized study with 65 stroke survivor patients. All cases underwent a neuropsychological assessment first as a prescreening test, during the admission at the Rehabilitation center (baseline), and 6 months poststroke. All patients received standard treatment for stroke in terms of medical care and rehabilitation. Additionally, all patients were separated into 2 Groups: a music Group (daily listening to experiential/traditional music), and a control Group (CG) with no experiential/traditional music therapy (standard care only). Computed tomography perfusion and full neurological examination including GCS were assessment. As Recovery was defined the improvement of cognitive and motor skills of the limb in the affected site, with an increase of muscle strength at least by 1/5 and with emotional progress.

Results

Statistically significant differences were found between the Group CG and the rest of the patients in respect of Lesion size (P = .001) and CBF in affected area (P = .001). Μultivariate analysis revealed that only Group and Lesion size were independent predictors for Recovery (odd ratio [OR][95%confidence interval]) .11(.001-.133) and .798(.668-.954) respectively.

Conclusion

The findings of this study suggest that the music-based exercise program has a positive effect on mood profile in stroke patients and Recovery rate is higher when exercise rehabilitation program was accompanied by an enriched sound environment with experiential music.  相似文献   

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Background

Pneumonia is a common complication after stroke which increases morbidity and mortality. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotics for the prevention of pneumonia after acute stroke.

Methods

Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing preventive antibiotics to placebo or no antibiotics after acute stroke. The primary outcome was poststroke pneumonia. Secondary outcomes were all infections, urinary tract infections, death, dependency, length of hospital stay, and adverse events. Treatment effects were summarized using random effects metaanalysis.

Results

Six trials (4111 patients) were eligible for inclusion. The median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score in included trials ranged from 5 to 16.5. The proportion of dysphagia ranged from 26% to 100%. Preventive antibiotics were commenced within 48hours after acute stroke. Compared to control, preventive antibiotics reduced the risk of poststroke pneumonia (RR .75, 95%CI ·.57-.99), and all infections (RR .58, 95%CI .48-.69). There was no significant difference in the risks of dependency (RR 0.99, 95%CI 0·80-1·11), or mortality (RR .96, 95%CI .78-1.19) between the preventive antibiotics and control groups. Preventive antibiotics did not increase the risk of elevated liver enzymes (RR 1.20, 95% CI .97-1.49). Preventive antibiotics had uncertain effects on the risks of other adverse events.

Conclusion

Preventive antibiotics reduced the risk of post-stroke pneumonia. However, there is insufficient evidence to currently recommend routine use of preventive antibiotics after acute stroke.  相似文献   

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Background

Several studies have reported on predictors for caregiver burden in patients with stroke, but the magnitude of the impact of these variables remains unclear. The aim of the study was to determine the magnitude of relationship between each predictor and caregiver burden.

Methods

Articles related to this filed were search in PUBMED, MEDLINE and Cochrane Library electronic database from the upset to May 2018. Of the 812 articles identified, 22 were included in the final analysis (3025 patients and 2887 caregivers). Weighted correlation coefficient (r-index) was computed as effect size for each predictor.

Results

Of predictor variables of patients, the activity of daily living and anxiety had moderate to large effect sizes; gender, neurological function and depression had the small to moderate effect sizes. Of caregivers’ predictors, depression, anxiety, and sense of coherence had large effect sizes; gender, daughter in law, physical health and employment status had small to moderate effect sizes.

Conclusions

The most powerful predictors of caregiver burden using meta-analysis were identified to direct future research and evidence-based practice.  相似文献   

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Background

To explore the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation training (CRT) on cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in poststroke patients.

Methods

168 poststroke patients were consecutively recruited in this randomized controlled study. Patients were randomly assigned to CRT group (CRT plus conventional treatment) and control group (conventional treatment) as 1:1 ratio. The specific interventions of CRT included patient and family member education, cognitive training, rehabilitation training, and regular check.

Results

Both montreal cognitive assessment score change (Month12 [M12]-baseline; P?=?.001) and minimum mental state examination score change (M12-baseline) were higher in CRT group than that in control group (P?=?.004), and the percentage of cognitive impairment by montreal cognitive assessment score ≤26 was lower (P?=?.003) in CRT group compared to control group at month 12. Anxiety assessments were performed by hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and Zung self-rating anxiety scale (SAS). The HADS anxiety score change (M12-baseline; P?=?.002) and the SAS score change (M12-baseline; P?=?.006) were decreased in CRT group compared to control group. Lower occurrence rate of anxiety assessed by SAS was observed in CRT group compared to control group (P?=?.033). Depression assessments were performed by HADS and Zung self-rating depression scale (SDS). HADS depression score change (M12-baseline; P < .001) and the SDS score change (M12-baseline; P?=?.002) were reduced in CRT group compared to control group. Decreased occurrence rate of depression assessed by SDS was found in CRT group compared to control group (P?=?.022).

Conclusions

CRT contributes to the recovery of cognitive impairment, and decreases anxiety and depression in poststroke patients.  相似文献   

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Goal

We studied time trends of admission in neurological rehabilitation units (NRU) among patients hospitalised for stroke from 2010 to 2014 and compared prognostic factors of functional gain, home return and inpatient survival.

Methods

Patients hospitalized for Stroke from 2010 to 2014 were selected from the French national hospital databases. Admission in rehabilitation was searched till 3 months. Predictive factors of functional gain, home return, in-patient survival, and the corresponding trends were studied using logistic regression.

Results

In 2014, global rehabilitation rate was 36.3% with 15.8 discharged in a NRU. The rate of patients managed in NRU rose between 2010 and 2014. An increase in the proportion of home return (+4%) and inpatient survival rate (+7%) were observed between 2010 and 2014. Almost 40% of patients with severe functional deficits benefited of a partial or complete recovery after their rehabilitation stay. NRU admission was associated with higher probability of functional gain (OR [odds ratio] =1.76 [confidence interval {CI} 95% 1.67-1.85]), home return (OR?=?1.38 [CI 95% 1.29-1.47]) and inpatient survival (OR?=?3.15 [CI 95% 2.83-3.52]).

Conclusions

A greater proportion of patients were admitted in NRU along with an increase of home return and in-patient survival, but too many patients remained excluded.  相似文献   

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Background and Purpose

Risk factors for hemorrhagic transformation of ischemic stroke after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) are not well established. We conducted a study to determine if prominent angiographic cerebral vascularity following recanalization with thrombectomy (angiographic blush) is associated with hemorrhagic transformation.

Methods

Using the Cornell AcutE Stroke Academic Registry, we identified stroke patients who had thrombectomy and achieved recanalization of anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion between 2012 and 2015. The exposure variable was presence of angiographic blush after recanalization, defined as capillary blush with or without early venous drainage. The primary outcome was volume of hemorrhagic transformation on brain imaging after thrombectomy, as determined by semiautomated volumetric analysis on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging among those adjudicated to have hemorrhagic conversion by neuroradiology investigators blinded to angiography results. Using a doubly robust estimator with propensity scores and outcome regression adjusting for demographics and known risk factors for hemorrhagic transformation, we evaluated whether angiographic blush after recanalization is associated with an increased volume of hemorrhagic transformation.

Results

Among 48 eligible patients, 31 (64.6%) had angiographic blush and 26 (54.2%) had radiographic hemorrhagic transformation (mean volume, 7.6 ml). Patients with angiographic blush averaged lower thrombolysis in cerebral infarction scores and more often received intravenous thrombolysis. In adjusted analysis, angiographic blush was associated with an increased volume of hemorrhagic transformation: mean volume, 10.3ml (95% CI, 3.7-16.9 ml) with blush versus 1.8ml (95% Confidence Interval (CII = Confidence Interval), 0.1-3.4 ml) without (P?=?.01).

Conclusions

Presence of angiographic blush after MT was independently associated with the volume of hemorrhagic transformation.  相似文献   

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Goal

To compare the effects of a 4-week self-ankle mobilization with movement training program with those of self-ankle mobilization with movement with a 10° inclined board in patients with chronic stroke.

Materials and Methods

A randomized controlled assessor-blind trial was conducted. The patients were randomized into 2 arms. Subjects were 28 chronic stroke patients with hemiplegia. Both arms attended standard rehabilitation therapy for 30 minutes per session. In addition, self-ankle mobilization with movement and self-ankle mobilization with movement with a 10° inclined board trainings were performed 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Ankle dorsiflexion passive range of motion, static balance ability, Berg balance scale, gait parameters (walking speed, cadence, and step length), and activities of daily living were used to assess changes in motor function after training.

Findings

After 4 weeks of training, all dependent variables were significantly improved in both arms as compared with their baseline values. Furthermore, relative to the self-ankle mobilization with movement arm, the self-ankle mobilization with movement with a 10° inclined board arm demonstrated significantly improved ankle dorsiflexion passive range of motion, static balance ability, gait speed, cadence, and affected-side step length.

Conclusions

Our results support the hypothesis that self-ankle mobilization with movement with a 10° inclined board combined with standard rehabilitation was superior to self-ankle mobilization with movement combined with standard rehabilitation with respect to the improvement in motor function in the patients with chronic stroke.  相似文献   

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