In-hospital dynamics of glucose, blood pressure and temperature predict outcome in patients with acute ischaemic stroke.

Introduction: We aimed to assess alterations in glucose, blood pressure and temperature in acute ischaemic stroke and investigate their association with early all-cause mortality and functional outcome.

Patients And Methods: We studied all consecutive acute ischaemic stroke patients admitted in 2001-2010 to the Acute Stroke Unit, at Alexandra University Hospital, in Athens. Serial measurements were performed in the first seven days post-stroke and different parameters have been estimated: mean daily values, variability, subject-specific baseline levels and rate of change in serial measurements.

Recommendations for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke : A Clinical Guide by the Hellenic Stroke Organization.

This document presents the consensus recommendations of the Hellenic Stroke Organization which can be of assistance to the treating stroke physicians.

ANCA-Negative Churg-Strauss Syndrome Presenting as Acute Multiple Cerebral Infarcts: A Case Report.

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, previously named Churg-Strauss syndrome) is a form of necrotizing vasculitis occurring in patients with asthma and eosinophilia. Ischemic stroke is a relatively rare complication of the disease. We report a case of a 63-year-old woman with multiple embolic infarcts, hypereosinophilia (for >7 years), and skin rash.

The Pathophysiological Mechanism Is an Independent Predictor of Long-Term Outcome in Stroke Patients with Large Vessel Atherosclerosis.

Background: Etiopathological mechanisms underlying ischemic stroke play a crucial role in long-term prognosis. We aimed to investigate the association between the mechanism of stroke due to large vessel disease, and long-term outcome.

Methods: All consecutive patients registered in the Athens Stroke Registry with atherosclerotic stroke between 1993 and 2010 were included in the analysis.