Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Hyperintensities in Subtypes of Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Meta-Analysis.

Background and Purpose- Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) hyperintensities in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are associated with increased risk of recurrent ICH, cognitive impairment, and death, but whether these lesions are specific to a subtype of ICH remains uncertain. We investigated the association between DWI lesions and ICH subtype and explored the risk factors for DWI lesions. Methods- In a systematic review of ICH studies, we identified those reporting prevalence of DWI lesions.

Combining Standard Conventional Measures and Ecological Momentary Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Coping Using Smartphone Application in Minor Stroke Population: A Longitudinal Study Protocol.

Stroke has several consequences on survivors' daily life even for those who experience short-lasting neurological symptoms with no functional disability. Depression and anxiety are common psychological disorders occurring after a stroke. They affect long-term outcomes and quality of life but they are difficult to diagnose because of the neurobiological consequences of brain lesions.

Detection of occult atrial fibrillation by pacemaker interrogation in cryptogenic stroke.

Purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of ischemic strokes, and it is assumed that occult intermittent episodes of AF are responsible for some of the seemingly cryptogenic strokes. Cardiac pacemakers feature rhythm diagnostic capabilities and data storage. We investigated whether pacemaker memory interrogation led to identification of undetected AF episodes prior to cryptogenic strokes.

Validation of a new language screening tool for patients with acute stroke: the Language Screening Test (LAST).

Background And Purpose: Standard aphasia scales such as the Boston Diagnosis Aphasia Evaluation are inappropriate for use in acute stroke. Likewise, global stroke scales do not reliably detect aphasia, and existing brief aphasia screening scales suitable for patients with stroke have several limitations. The objective of this study was to generate and validate a bedside language screening tool, the Language Screening Test, suitable for use in the emergency setting.

Watershed infarctions are more prone than other cortical infarcts to cause early-onset seizures.

Background: Early-onset seizures(ESs) have been reported in 2% to 6% of strokes. Most previous studies have been retrospective and did not systematically perform cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Objective: To determine the prevalence and determinants of ESs in a prospective cohort.