Stroke in women: experience in a developing country.

Background: Several studies have addressed gender differences in stroke. Yet, results are diverse, and research is still required in different populations. So, this study investigates variation in stroke according to gender in a developing country.

Door to Needle Count Down: A 3-Years Experience in an Egyptian University Stroke Center.

Background: The purpose of this study is to share our experience in changing hospital strategies to achieve rapid thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients in 2 university stroke centers. Rapid reperfusion by shortening door to needle time (DTN) reduces morbidity and mortality for patients with AIS. Our aim is to evaluate the effect of applying certain logistic strategies to reduce DTN for thrombolysis and its impact on clinical outcome.

Multidisciplinary assessment of patients with ischemic stroke, the structure of a stroke team, and first Egyptian experience in adults undergoing transcatheter PFO closure for PFO-related stroke.

Background: Patent foramen ovale closure in the setting of stroke was debatable until the recent data from the long-term follow-up of multiple randomized control trials. These recent data have led to increase the number of the procedure worldwide. To our knowledge, there was no previous formal structured program in Egypt between cardiologists and neurologists for investigation and management of patients with cryptogenic stroke.

Adopting Virtual Visits for Parkinson's Disease Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Developing Country.

Telemedicine has been increasingly used, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, limited data are available from developing countries. The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, satisfaction of patients and physicians, and quality of service provided during virtual visits for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated limitations. Thirty-nine PD patients were contacted to schedule virtual visits using the Zoom application.

Factors related to time of stroke onset versus time of hospital arrival: A SITS registry-based study in an Egyptian stroke center.

Background: High-quality data on time of stroke onset and time of hospital arrival is required for proper evaluation of points of delay that might hinder access to medical care after the onset of stroke symptoms.

Purpose: Based on (SITS Dataset) in Egyptian stroke patients, we aimed to explore factors related to time of onset versus time of hospital arrival for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Material And Methods: We included 1,450 AIS patients from two stroke centers of Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Urban Versus Rural Egypt: Stroke Risk Factors and Clinical Profile: Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Background: Egypt is a densely populated country with living habits and health care services that differ from urban to rural regions. We aimed to study how characteristics of stroke vary among these regions.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study of ischemic stroke, thus hemorrhagic and venous strokes were excluded.