Proinflammatory conditions, including acute and chronic infections, have been associated
with an increased risk of stroke. The risk of stroke is increased by both the acute and chronic …

The controversy as to whether Doppler ultrasonic methods should play a role in clinical
decision-making in the prevention of stroke is attributable to reported disagreement between …

Atherosclerotic stenosis of the internal carotid artery is an important cause of stroke. The aim
of this guideline is to analyse the evidence pertaining to medical, surgical and endovascular …

AR Naylor a, J.-B. Ricco a, GJ de Borst a, S. Debus a, J. de Haro a, A. Halliday a, G.
Hamilton a, J. Kakisis a, S. Kakkos a, S. Lepidi a, HS Markus a, DJ McCabe a, J. Roy a, H …

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 …

BACKGROUND: Thrombolysis is of net benefit in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, who
are younger than 80 years of age and are treated within 4· 5 h of onset. The third …

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

Background. Without strong evidence of benefit, the use of carotid endarterectomy for
prophylaxis against stroke rose dramatically until the mid-1980s, then declined. Our …

A NEW paradigm for medical practice is emerging. Evidence-based medicine de-
emphasizes intuition, unsystematic clinical experience, and pathophysiologic rationale as …

BACKGROUND: Among patients with substantial carotid artery narrowing but no recent
neurological symptom (stroke or transient ischaemia), the balance of surgical risks and …