Atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) disease (ASCVD) incidence and mortality rates are
declining in many countries in Europe, but it is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality …

1. Specific recommendations for prevention strategies often depend on the ischemic
stroke/transient ischemic attack subtype. Therefore, new in this guideline is a section …

Background Atrial fibrillation is frequently asymptomatic and thus underdetected but is
associated with stroke, heart failure, and death. Existing screening methods require …

Abstract Background and Aim: Despite progress made over the last 30 years, stroke is still a
leading cause of disability and mortality; likewise, its burden is expected to increase over the …

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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 …

Our goal in this review is to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke
caused by atherosclerosis of the major intracranial arteries. References for the review were …

Ischaemic strokes have traditionally been classified according to the TOAST criteria, in
which strokes with unclear aetiology are classified as cryptogenic strokes. However, the …

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 …

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