Publications by authors named "T Abzhandadze"
Background And Objectives: Poststroke pain (PSP) is a prevalent and severe consequence of stroke, encompassing central, neuropathic, and nonneuropathic pain. In this study, we aimed to investigate clinical factors associated with PSP three months after stroke and concurrently explore the association between PSP and one-year mortality.
Methods: This registry-based study comprised data from stroke patients admitted to three hospitals in Sweden between November 2014 and June 2019.
Background: Care trajectories were disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, how COVID-19 influenced the number of new dementia diagnoses, and the quality of dementia work-ups, and treatment is understudied.
Objective: To investigate the change in new dementia registrations, diagnostics, and treatment in the pre-, COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 pandemic periods.
Article Synopsis
- Individuals with diabetes face a higher risk of cardiovascular issues and mortality, especially after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and engaging in physical activity may help reduce these risks.
- This study analyzed data from over 4,200 individuals in Sweden to see how their physical activity changed post-TIA and how these changes affected their survival rates.
- Results indicated that those who increased their physical activity after a TIA experienced a significantly lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality compared to those who decreased their activity, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity in this population.
Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a critical concern in stroke care, and international guidelines recommend early cognitive screening. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic accuracy of both the short and standard forms of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in predicting long-term cognitive recovery following a stroke.
Methods: For this study, we used data from the Efficacy of Fluoxetine - a Randomized Controlled Trial in Stroke (EFFECTS) study, which encompassed stroke patients from 35 Swedish centers over the period from 2014 to 2019.
Introduction: Individuals recovering from COVID-19 often experience a range of post-recovery symptoms. However, the literature on post-COVID-19 symptoms reveals conflicting results, necessitating a heightened focus on longitudinal studies to comprehend the trajectory of impairments over time. Our study aimed to investigate changes in long-term impairments among individuals infected with COVID-19 and explore potential predictors influencing these changes.
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