Abstract Aims/Introduction Diabetes mellitus is an established risk factor for stroke and
maybe associated with poorer outcomes after stroke. The aims of the present literature …

Acute retinal vascular occlusions are common causes of visual impairment. Although both
retinal artery occlusions and retinal vein occlusions are associated with increased age and …

Background The efficacy of closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the prevention of
recurrent stroke after cryptogenic stroke is uncertain. We investigated the effect of PFO …

Importance Cognitive decline is a common and feared aspect of aging. Mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) is defined as the symptomatic predementia stage on the continuum of …

The aim of this updated guideline is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of future stroke among survivors of ischemic stroke or …

Purpose—To critically review and evaluate the science behind individual eligibility criteria
(indication/inclusion and contraindications/exclusion criteria) for intravenous recombinant …

Background The use of antithrombotic agents, including anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents,
and thrombolytics has increased over the last decade and is expected to continue to rise …

Cryptogenic (of unknown cause) ischaemic strokes are now thought to comprise about 25%
of all ischaemic strokes. Advances in imaging techniques and improved understanding of …

Purpose—This scientific statement provides an overview of the evidence on physical activity
and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors. Evidence suggests that stroke survivors …

Despite the global impact and advances in understanding the pathophysiology of
cerebrovascular diseases, the term “stroke” is not consistently defined in clinical practice, in …