Gapless Electrocardiogram-Monitoring in stroke at high risk of atrial fibrillation.

Background And Purpose: Previous studies investigating prolonged electrocardiogram (ECG)-monitoring after ischemic stroke had significant gaps between the index event and the beginning of long-term monitoring. Atrial fibrillation (AF) detection might be higher if prolonged cardiac rhythm documentation is performed with a gapless approach without any interruption of monitoring time.

Methods: This investigator-initiated, prospective study included patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack at three study centers.

Clinical and Laboratory Features in Anti-NF155 Autoimmune Nodopathy.

Background And Objectives: To study the clinical and laboratory features of antineurofascin-155 (NF155)-positive autoimmune nodopathy (AN).

Methods: Patients with anti-NF155 antibodies detected on routine immunologic testing were included. Clinical characteristics, treatment response, and functional scales (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] and Inflammatory Rasch-built Overall Disability Scale [I-RODS]) were retrospectively collected at baseline and at the follow-up.

The Casper Stent System for carotid artery stenosis.

Purpose: To report the results of a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data evaluating the safety and efficacy of a double layer stent engineered for carotid artery occlusive disease.

Methods: Between January 2014 and February 2017, 138 patients (25.4% women; median age 71 years) underwent Casper stent implantation for carotid artery stenosis.