Biochemical aspirin resistance in acute stroke patients and its association with clinical factors: a prospective pilot study.

Introduction: Aspirin is still widely used in treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. To predict which patients cannot benefit from aspirin due to aspirin resistance remains a great clinical challenge.

Material And Methods: Fifty one acute stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients (ASG) with a history of regular aspirin intake for the previous 7 days or more were included to the study within 24 hours of symptoms onset.

Differentiating Stroke and Seizure in Acute Setting-Perfusion Computed Tomography?

Background: Perfusion computed tomography (PCT) is part of acute stroke protocol in many hospitals; however, its clinical utility is still being disputed. Beyond its use in core and penumbra estimation, there is also a question about PCT role in stroke mimics diagnosis. Case series or small, retrospective studies showed equivocal results.