Publications by authors named "S Lepera"

Background: Pseudobulbar affect is defined by involuntary or exaggerated episodes of laughter or crying, subsequent to a specific disease. After-stroke pseudobulbar affect is reported in 11%-34% of patients. In our population is underdiagnosed.

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Background: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare medical condition that primarily affects young adults. The clinical spectrum is broad and its recognition remains a challenge for clinicians. Limited information is available on CVT in Argentina.

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Objective: Chronic neurological disorders generate disabilities affecting multiple aspects of life, including sexuality.

Objective: To describe the presence of sexual dysfunction and comorbidities in a population with chronic neurological disorders. To analyze the relationship between disability and sexual dysfunction.

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Background: Activated C protein resistance (APC-R) has recently been reported to be a common cause of thrombophilia; it may be acquired or caused by a genetic defect (factor V Leiden mutation). It is clear that there is an association between APC-R and venous thrombosis. It has been suggested that there is a possible relationship of APC-R with arterial ischemic stroke (IS), but case-control studies have not given enough clues for considering APC-R as a main risk factor.

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Background: Ethnic differences and vascular risk factors are the major determinants of stroke subtypes. Nevertheless, specific data from undeveloped countries is difficult to obtain. Natives from South America may have a higher frequency of penetrating small vessel disease and hemorrhagic stroke.

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