Publications by authors named "R M Van den Berg-Vos"
Background: Limited evidence exists on the efficacy and safety of statins in older ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack patients, particularly in frail individuals. Studies often exclude frail patients, limiting insights on optimal treatments for the entire older population. This review aims to evaluate the effect of statins for secondary prevention on quality of life and functioning in older patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack, as these outcomes are aligned with the treatment goals of this patient population.
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- The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in acute ischemic stroke patients treated within early (<6 hours) and extended (6-24 hours) time windows after symptom onset.
- It compared outcomes like good functional recovery, intracranial hemorrhage, and mortality rates between the two groups, finding that while early treatment showed slightly better recovery rates, both time frames had similar safety outcomes.
- Overall, the findings suggest that EVT remains a viable option for patients up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms, aligning with real-world clinical practices.
Objectives: Patients who have recently suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic stroke are at increased risk of cognitive impairment. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effect of a 1-year exercise intervention on cognitive functioning up to 2 years post intervention.
Material And Methods: We conducted a single-blind randomized controlled trial to investigate the effect of an exercise intervention on cognitive functioning, compared with usual care, for up to 2 years.
Fatigue is a common complaint and a disabling symptom among patients following transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. In patients with stroke, decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is believed to be related to increased severity of post-stroke fatigue (PSF). However, this association between PSF and CRF in patients with TIA or minor stroke has been less investigated, and currently there is no proven treatment for PSF.
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