Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · Apr 2018
Comparative StudyComparative Risks of Ischemic Stroke in Atrial Flutter versus Atrial Fibrillation.
The aim of this study was to compare the risk of ischemic stroke in patients who have atrial fibrillation and patients who have atrial flutter. ⋯ Patients with atrial flutter faced a lower risk of ischemic stroke than patients with atrial fibrillation.
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · Apr 2018
Specific Factors to Predict Large-Vessel Occlusion in Acute Stroke Patients.
The effectiveness of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke has been established, and earlier treatment produces better outcomes. If possible to identify large-vessel occlusion (LVO) at the prehospital phase, eligible patients can be shipped directly to a hospital that can perform thrombectomy. The purpose of this study was to determine factors that are specific to LVO and can be known before hospital arrival. ⋯ The 2 items of atrial fibrillation and systolic blood pressure of 170 mm Hg or lower were significantly correlated with LVO.