Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major public health burden worldwide, and its prevalence is set to
increase owing to widespread population ageing, especially in rapidly developing countries …

Introduction Anemia has been reported in nearly 40% of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients
and is linked to significant morbidity and disability. The presence of anemia is associated …

Objectives Post-stroke dysphagia is associated with aspiration pneumonia, but strategies
intended to mitigate this complication, such as oral intake modifications, may unintentionally …

Background Accurate estimation of prolonged length of hospital stay after acute ischemic
stroke provides crucial information on medical expenditure and subsequent disposition. This …

We aimed with the present study to fill the gap on the performance and safety of stroke
management and the costs related to hospitalizations, the relevant comorbidities associated …

Background Although several risk factors for prolonged length of stay (LOS) and increased
hospital cost have been identified, the association between LOS, hospital cost, and …

The aim of this study was to summarize healthcare costs incurred by patients with atrial
fibrillation (AF) who developed ischaemic stroke, explore factors associated with increased …

Background Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and mortality in Taiwan, resulting
in a tremendous burden on the healthcare system. The purpose of this study was to …

Aim Endovascular therapy (EVT) in acute stroke is an effective but invasive treatment which
is frequently followed by various complications. The aim of the present study was to examine …

Objective To evaluate the effects of an outpatient clinic setup for minor stroke/TIA using
subsequent admission of patients at high risk of recurrent stroke. Methods We performed a …