Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LA Sposato, LE Cipriano, G Saposnik… - The Lancet …, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Among patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke is highest for those with a
history of stroke; however, oral anticoagulants can lower the risk of recurrent stroke by two …

Polyphenols and oxidative stress in atherosclerosis‐related ischemic heart disease and stroke

YC Cheng, JM Sheen, WL Hu… - Oxidative medicine and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Good nutrition could maintain health and life. Polyphenols are common nutrient mainly
derived from fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, cocoa, mushrooms, beverages, and traditional …

The economic cost of brain disorders in Europe

J Olesen, A Gustavsson, M Svensson… - European journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background and purpose: In 2005, we presented for the first time overall estimates of annual
costs for brain disorders (mental and neurologic disorders) in Europe. This new report …

Cost of disorders of the brain in Europe 2010

A Gustavsson, M Svensson, F Jacobi… - European …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The spectrum of disorders of the brain is large, covering hundreds of
disorders that are listed in either the mental or neurological disorder chapters of the …

Rehabilitation of gait after stroke: a review towards a top-down approach

JM Belda-Lois, S Mena-del Horno… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2011 - Springer
This document provides a review of the techniques and therapies used in gait rehabilitation
after stroke. It also examines the possible benefits of including assistive robotic devices and …

A comprehensive review of physical therapy interventions for stroke rehabilitation: impairment-based approaches and functional goals

J Shahid, A Kashif, MK Shahid - Brain Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of mortality and is estimated to be one of the major
reasons for long-lasting disability worldwide. There are limited studies that describe the …

Hypertension and stroke in Asia: a comprehensive review from HOPE Asia

Y Turana, J Tengkawan, YC Chia… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Stroke is the primary cause of disability and vascular death worldwide, including Asia. Asian
characteristics that differ from the West lead to higher stroke incidence. Stroke epidemiology …

Cost of falls in old age: a systematic review

S Heinrich, K Rapp, U Rissmann, C Becker… - Osteoporosis …, 2010 - Springer
The purpose of this study was to review the evidence of the economic burden of falls in old
age. This review showed that falls are a relevant economic burden. Efforts should be …

Potent neuroprotection after stroke afforded by a double-knot spider-venom peptide that inhibits acid-sensing ion channel 1a

IR Chassagnon, CA McCarthy… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, yet there are no drugs available to
protect the brain from stroke-induced neuronal injury. Acid-sensing ion channel 1a (ASIC1a) …

Human and economic burden of stroke

A Di Carlo - Age and ageing, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Stroke is a costly disease from human, family and societal perspectives. Starting from human
costs, stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Annually, about 16 million firstever …