N Engl J Med, 12 March 2015 Background Among patients with a proximal vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation, 60 to 80% of patients die within 90 days after stroke onset or do not regain functional independence despite alteplase treatment. We evaluated rapid endovascular treatment in addition to standard care in patients with acute ischemic […]
J Am Coll Cardiol.: 6, August 2014 Background At the end of 2 previous trials, an excess of stroke and bleeding was observed in patients with AF randomized to a new oral anticoagulant (NOAC) who transitioned to a vitamin K antagonist (VKA). Objectives The ENGAGE AF–TIMI 48 (Effective Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Next Generation in Atrial Fibrillation—Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction […]
The Lancet: 6 August 2014 Background Alteplase is effective for treatment of acute ischaemic stroke but debate continues about its use after longer times since stroke onset, in older patients, and among patients who have had the least or most severe strokes. We assessed the role of these factors in affecting good stroke outcome in […]
STROKEAHA: July 31, 2014 Background and Purpose—Adverse events (AE) in trial populations present a major burden to researchers and patients, yet most events are unrelated to investigational treatment. We aimed to develop a coherent list of expected AEs, whose incidence can be predicted by patient characteristics that will inform future trials and perhaps general poststroke care. […]
AHA: July 31, 2014 Background and Purpose—We aimed at comparing the long-term benefit–risk balance of carotid stenting versus endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Methods—Long-term follow-up study of patients included in Endarterectomy Versus Angioplasty in Patients With Symptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis (EVA-3S), a randomized, controlled trial of carotid stenting versus endarterectomy in 527 patients with recently […]
Wiley: 31 JUL 2014 Background Sonothrombolysis is safe and may increase the likelihood of early recanalization in acute ischemic stroke patients. Aims In preparation of a phase III clinical trial, we contrast the likelihood of achieving a sustained recanalization and functional independence in a post hoc subgroup analysis of patients randomized to transcranial Doppler monitoring plus […]
Heartrhythmjournal: July 25, 2014 Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is associated with PV to left atrium re-conduction. Effective lesion creation necessitates adequate contact force between the ablation catheter and myocardium. Objective We prospectively studied the utility of contact force guided ablation on immediate and long-term outcomes. Read More
STROKEAHA: June 24, 2014 Background and Purpose—Thrombosis of cerebral veins and sinus (cerebral venous thrombosis) is a rare stroke pathogenesis. Pharmaceutical treatment is restricted to heparin and oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). Methods—Between January 2012 and December 2013, we recorded data from our patients with cerebral venous thrombosis. The modified Rankin scale was used […]
STROKEAHA: June 19, 2014 Background and Purpose—The once-daily oral factor Xa inhibitor, edoxaban, is as effective as warfarin in preventing stroke and systemic embolism while decreasing bleeding in a phase III trial of patients with atrial fibrillation at moderate–high stroke risk. Limited data regarding cerebrovascular events with edoxaban were reported previously. Methods—We analyzed the subtypes of […]
STROKEAHA: une 12, 2014 Background and Purpose—Right hemisphere stroke patients frequently experience spatial neglect, a severe lack of awareness for contralesional hemispace. Although neglect counts among the strongest predictors for poor functional outcome after stroke, there is no established therapy, particularly not for the acute stage. Methods—In a randomized controlled trial, we compared the combined treatment […]
