Publications by authors named "H M den Hertog"
Article Synopsis
- This study focuses on chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) treatment, specifically how a portion of patients can resolve their condition without surgery, despite standard treatment typically involving an operation.
- Data were gathered from patients treated conservatively at three hospitals in the Netherlands, with a primary goal of identifying factors that allow patients to avoid further treatment within three months of diagnosis.
- Results show that 73% of patients did not need additional treatment, often having smaller hematoma volumes, indicating that further research is necessary to determine which patients truly need surgery versus those who can be treated conservatively.
Objective: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition, often affecting the elderly. Cognitive impairment is frequently observed at presentation. However, the course and longer term aspects of the cognitive status of CSDH patients are unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMortality after chronic subdural hematoma is associated with frailty.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
December 2022
Purpose: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological disease often affecting the elderly. Long-term excess mortality for patients after CSDH has been suggested but causes of death are unknown. We hypothesize that excess mortality of CSDH patients is related to frailty.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess determinants of intention to change health-related behavior and actual change in patients with TIA or ischemic stroke.
Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 100 patients with TIA or minor ischemic stroke completed questionnaires on behavioral intention and sociocognitive factors including perception of severity, susceptibility, fear, response-efficacy and self-efficacy at baseline. Questionnaires on physical activity, diet and smoking were completed at baseline and at 3 months.