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How common is acute ischemic stroke in patients with COVID-19? This study identified risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes in patients with COVID-19 with or without acute ischemic stroke.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated medical news in 2020, and stroke is no exception. This paper summarizes the major advances in acute stroke in 2020 as well as the impact of COVID-19 on care.
This study analyzed how male and female patients with acute ischemic stroke differed in terms of symptom severity, administration of AIS treatments, in-hospital mortality, and functional outcome.
Is intravenous thrombolysis with tenecteplase an effective alternative to alteplase for acute ischemic stroke in patients with large vessel occlusions?
This report summarizes and compares the characteristics and short-term outcomes of patients both with and without COVID-19 admitted to the hospital with acute cerebrovascular disease.
Anecdotal reports have suggested an increased risk of stroke in patients with COVID-19, but this large cross-sectional study did not find an increased occurrence of stroke in this group.
This report compared the severity of anterior circulation large vessel occlusion strokes in patients with and without COVID-19, as determined by early brain imaging.
This paper presents an imaging strategy that can be implemented within the resource constraints of a primary stroke center, with the goal of achieving fast, accurate diagnosis.
Might rivaroxaban with or without aspirin significantly reduce the rate of covert infarct over aspirin alone among patients with stable coronary and peripheral vascular disease?
Unexplained early neurological deterioration after EVT remains a serious issue associated with poor outcome. Can modifiable risk factors be determined?
Has the incidence of acute stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic increased, decreased--or neither? This essay underscores the need for rigorous, peer-reviewed research as opposed to anecdotal reports.
An indirect effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a decline in hospital admissions for transient, mild, and moderate strokes -- a concerning situation that could have long-term impacts.
Do immigrants to high-income countries receive the same level of stroke care as long-term residents? This study compared stroke characteristics and poststroke care and disability between these groups.
A new study examines the usefulness of Mobile Stroke Units, identifying the best circumstances for MSU benefit above routine prehospital transportation and care.
How does endovascular intervention compare with surgery for repair of ruptured anterior circulation aneurysms with regards to both primary and secondary outcomes?
