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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale"”.
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Exploration of the effectiveness of Apple ios devices and bluetooth low-energy nodes in the evaulation of stroke patient rehabilitation and recovery
The goal of this study is to help establish a foundation for cost effective stroke patient telerehabilitation by examining the efficacy of off-the-shelf consumer motion sensors. This paper examines the practical implications of utilizing Apple iOS mobile devices and Variable Technology KORE NODE …
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Evuloção cognitiva e funcional de pacientes pós-acidente vascular cerebral - AVC
PURPOSE: Stroke is a high-incidence cerebrovascular disease with elevated morbidity that results in impairments such as functional disabilities. This study aimed to investigate the functional evolution of individuals in the first six months post-stroke. METHOD: Longitudinal study with 42 stroke …
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Albumin Therapy in Acute Stroke Patient
… that albumin has neuroprotective effects for stroke in animal models. Thus, we sought to evaluate the effects of albumin therapy in patients with acute cerebral infarcts. We prospectively studied 49 patients with moderate-to-severe cerebral infarcts within the middle cerebral arterial …
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Early outcomes of thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke in a South African tertiary care centre
Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in sub-Saharan Africa. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) thrombolysis is effective in treating acute ischaemic stroke, but may not be a viable option in developing countries. This prospective observational study was designed to …
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Effect of head elevation on intracranial blood flow velocity following acute ischemic stroke
Current nursing practice for the care of patients with acute ischemic stroke advocates routine elevation of the head of the bed (HOB) to 30 degrees. Evidence supporting this practice is lacking, reflecting an inappropriate generalization of findings from studies conducted primarily on traumatic …
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Endovascular Thrombectomy Peri-Procedural Recall: A Mixed Methods Study
… explore patient characteristics and recollection of the peri-procedural endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) phase for individuals diagnosed with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke. Methods: A convergent mixed methods study was conducted to understand the lived experience of individuals receiving EVT …
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Shoulder pain after stroke: prevalence, contributing factors and consequences in daily life
Post stroke shoulder pain, PSSP, is a common type of pain after stroke, but still further knowledge of this condition is needed. An increased knowledge of prevalence, contributing factors and impact on the individual’s life could enhance the possibility to find more effective treatments and …
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Evaluation and Feasibility of a Head Positioning Intervention in Patients with Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
<p>Stroke caused by intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) is most commonly the result of hypertension-induced blood vessel rupture in the brain and is associated with devastating disability and high rates of death. To date, no intervention has improved outcomes in IPH stroke patients; however, head …
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Depression Screening and Early Intervention on the Post-Stroke Patient
… (US) have shown an increase in the prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) or risk for developing CVD. Approximately 78 million American adults, 20 years and older, have hypertension, 31.9 million have elevated serum cholesterol levels, and 68.2 million use tobacco products. Within …
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The Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive (VISTA): promulgation of a clinial trial resource
Abstract Chapter 1 provides an introduction to stroke including its current prevalence both nationally and globally, aetiology, global importance and social & financial burden. We also describe here current acute stroke management practices, the role of clinical trials in the development of …