Stroke is a devastating condition with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Antithrombotic therapy plays a crucial role in both primary and secondary prevention of …

Anticoagulation substantially reduces the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
However, recent studies have shown that up to 22%–36% of patients on anticoagulation will …

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The internal capsule (IC) is a subcortical white matter structure situated in the inferomedial
portion of each cerebral hemisphere. It is composed of myelinated ascending and …

Purpose To assess the retinal microvasculature, choriocapillaris, and choroidal thickness in
recent single subcortical infarction (RSSI) patients compared with healthy controls. We also …

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are noble adjunctive technologies currently
being studied for the neuro-rehabilitation of post-stroke patients, potentially enhancing …

Background Understanding the factors related to early neurologic deterioration (END) is
crucial in the management of patients with lacunar infarction. Blood viscosity is a significant …

Background Previous epidemiological and other studies have shown an association
between ischemic stroke (IS) and frozen shoulder (FS). However, the causal relationship …

Introduction: Current European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guidelines recommend> 48 h of
continuous electrocardiographic monitoring for atrial fibrillation (AF) in all patients with …

Background Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a leading cause of death and disability. AIS is
caused by an embolus or thrombus that restricts blood flow to the brain tissue. Despite …