In a nutshell This study used brain scans to investigate long-term brain damage in stroke survivors. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the brain (ischemic stroke) or a burst blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Both...
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In a nutshell This study looked at patients with ischemic stroke and investgated whether time of treatment with tissue plasminogen activator drug is important for providing effective treatment for different severity of strokes. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether psychological (mental) factors, such as mood and anxiety, are related to post-stroke fatigue to investigate if psychological therapy may be an appropriate treatment option. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether a procedure called endovascular thrombectomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery to remove a blood clot, plus drug therapy is better at restoring blood flow and improving outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke, compared to drug therapy alone. Some background A stroke occurs when there is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether having a brain haemorrhage (a burst brain blood vessel) increases the risk of an ischemic stroke (blood clot in brain) among patients with atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart beat). Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain....
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In a nutshell This study compared the benefits of anticoagulant therapy between males and females who self-manage their treatment in a clinical practice. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at whether virtual reality exercise helps improve physcial ability in stroke patients. Some background Stroke is a leading cause of disability around the world. A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if edoxaban is better than warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and blood clots. Some background Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart beat condition that can cause blood to pool and clot. If a blood clot forms it can be pumped to the brain, blocking off the blood...
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In a nutshell This trial located in Italy aims to evaluate whether a graded motor imagery program is more effective compared to other treatments in stroke patients. The outcomes to be measured are movement , ability to detect light touch and sense of position. The details Stroke occurs when the part of the brain does not receive enough blood...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the impact of angioplasty and stenting surgery in preventing stroke among patients with blocked cerebral arteries (arteries that supply the brain). Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of coiling with stents compared to ordinary coiling for the treatment of brain aneurysms. Some background A brain aneurysm occurs when the walls of blood vessels in the brain weaken, causing the blood vessel to bulge with blood, which increases the risk of rupture. Blood...
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In a nutshell The aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a stroke risk factor education program at reducing future stroke risk in patients who have experienced a transient ischemic attack or mild stroke. The effectiveness of the program will be measured through changes in the overall blood pressure in patients taking part in the...
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