Neuropsychological and neurological sequelae of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and the estimated need for neurorehabilitation: a prospective pilot study.

Background: Diffuse brain injury is a key component of post-cardiac arrest syndrome reported in 30-80% of survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). It is responsible for a high mortality rate, and is a common cause of cognitive and neurological deficits and disability. Symptom variability and dynamics and the rehabilitation potential remain poorly understood.

Pharmacotherapy prior to and in acute haemorrhagic stroke. The use of pharmacotherapy and drugs associated outcomes in real-world practice - findings from the Polish Hospital Stroke Registry.

Background And Purpose: Haemorrhagic stroke is associated with substantial mortality and disability, thus prevention and appropriate treatment of acute intracerebral haemorrhage is crucial. We aimed to evaluate the use and the early and late outcomes impact of drugs administered before and in acute haemorrhagic stroke in a real-world practice.

Material And Methods: Haemorrhagic stroke patients hospitalized between 1st March 2007 and 29th February 2008 and reported in Polish Hospital Stroke Registry were analysed.

Pharmacotherapy prior to and in acute ischaemic stroke. The use of pharmacotherapy and drug-associated outcomes in real world practice - findings from the Polish Hospital Stroke Registry.

Background And Purpose: Stroke is a preventable disease and acute ischaemic stroke can be effectively treated. Specific pharmacotherapy is recommended in either prevention or acute ischemic stroke treatment. We aimed to evaluate the use and the early and late outcomes impact of drugs administered before and in acute ischaemic stroke in a real world practice.