Post stroke sexual dysfunction - a current review.

Introduction: Sexual dysfunction manifests as various challenges during sexual activity and is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Post stroke sexual dysfunction (PSSD) is particularly concerning, yet it is often overlooked by both healthcare providers and patients.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature review, examining research and reports related to sexual dysfunction following stroke.

Optimal intraventricular hemorrhage volume cutoff for predicting poor outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background And Objectives: The prognosis of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is often influenced by hematoma volume, a well-established predictor of poor outcome. However, the optimal intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) volume cutoff for predicting poor outcome remains unknown.

Methods: We analyzed 313 patients with spontaneous ICH not undergoing evacuation, including 7 cases with external ventricular drainage (EVD).

Prevalence of small vessel disease and incidental DWI-positive lesions in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage versus intracerebral hemorrhage.

Introduction: Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are main forms of hemorrhagic stroke. Data regarding cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) burden and incidental small lesions on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) following aSAH are sparse.

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed a prospective cohort of aSAH and ICH patients with brain MRI within 30 days after onset from March 2015 to January 2023.

Early blood pressure lowering therapy is associated with good functional outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: The implementation of a care bundle might improve functional outcome for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, the impact of anti-hypertensive treatment on ICH outcomes remains uncertain. Our objective is to examine whether early blood pressure (BP) lowering therapy within first 12 h is associated with good outcome in ICH patients.

Age-related differences in risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes for intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background And Purpose: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe form of stroke that remains understudied in the young adults. We aimed to investigate the clinical presentation, and risk factors associated with ICH in this age group and compare them to older patients.

Methods: Our study included ICH patients admitted between March 2016 and December 2021 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from our ongoing prospective cohort database.

Impact of early cognitive impairment on outcome trajectory in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Objective: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with early cognitive impairment in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients and to describe short-term recovery trajectories among ICH patients with early cognitive impairment.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled ICH patients without baseline dementia in our institutions. Cognitive function was assessed using mini-mental state examination (MMSE), and functional outcome was evaluated at discharge, 3, and 6 months after symptoms onset using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS).

Blood-Based Biomarkers in Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most lethal subtypes of stroke, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prevention of hematoma growth and perihematomal edema expansion are promising therapeutic targets currently under investigation. Despite recent improvements in the management of ICH, the ideal treatments are still to be determined.

Ultraearly Intraventricular Hemorrhage Growth Predicts Early Neurologic Deterioration and Poor Functional Outcome After Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Background The presence of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) was extensively investigated and was associated with poor outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, the effect of the speed of ventricular bleeding on outcomes is unknown. Methods and Results We prospectively included patients with ICH who had baseline computed tomography scans within 6 hours after ictus between January 2016 and October 2021.

Incidence, characteristics and outcome of post-stroke recrudescence in the Chinese population: a single-centre observational study.

Objectives: The aim of our observational study was to investigate the incidence, clinical characteristics and outcome of post-stroke recrudescence (PSR) in the Chinese population.

Design And Setting: Single-centre prospective observational study in China.

Participants: A total of 1114 patients who had a suspected stroke were prospectively screened from October 2020 to February 2022.

Clinical, Imaging Characteristics and Outcome of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Caused by Structural Vascular Lesions.

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical, imaging, and outcome characteristics of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) caused by structural vascular lesions.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from a prospective observational cohort study of patients with spontaneous ICH admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between May 2016 and April 2021. Good outcome was defined as modified Rankin Scale score of 0-3 at 3 months.

Neutrophil percentage to albumin ratio is associated with stroke-associated pneumonia and poor outcome in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of the neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR) for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and functional outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods: We analyzed our prospective database of consecutive ICH patients who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2016 to September 2021. We included subjects with a baseline computed tomography available and a complete NPAR count performed within 6h of onset.

Predictors and outcome of malignant cerebral edema after successful reperfusion in anterior circulation stroke.

Background And Objective: Risk factors and predictors of malignant cerebral edema (MCE) after successful endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) were not fully explored. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of MCE after successful reperfusion.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed consecutive ischemic stroke patients who underwent EVT in our institution from November 2015 to April 2022.

Comparison of different noncontrast computed tomographic markers for predicting early perihematomal edema expansion in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Objectives: Noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) imaging markers are associated with early perihematomal edema (PHE) growth. The aim of this study was to compare the predictive value of different NCCT markers in predicting early PHE expansion.

Methods: ICH patients who underwent baseline CT scan within 6 h of symptoms onset and follow-up CT scan within 36 h between July 2011 and March 2017 were included in this study.

Off-Hour Admission Is Associated with Poor Outcome in Patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

The mortality of stroke increases on weekends and during off-hour periods. We investigated the effect of off-hour admission on the outcomes of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients. We retrospectively analyzed a prospective cohort of ICH patients, admitted between January 2017 and December 2019 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

3D island sign on computed tomography predicts early perihematomal edema expansion and poor outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background And Purpose: To determine the prognostics significance of the computed tomography (CT) 3D island sign for predicting early perihematomal edema (PHE) expansion and poor functional outcome in patients presenting with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods: Between July 2011 and March 2017, patients with intracerebral hemorrhage who had undergone baseline CT within 6 h after ICH symptom onsets and follow-up CT in our hospital were included. Two different readers independently assessed the presence of 3D island sign on admission CT scan of each patient.

Surgical vs. Conservative Management for Lobar Intracerebral Hemorrhage, a Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Outcomes regarding the conventional surgical and conservative treatment for the lobar intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) have not been previously compared. The current meta-analysis was designed to review and compile the evidence regarding the management of patients with lobar intracerebral hemorrhage.

Methods: Online electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Early Perihematomal Edema Expansion: Definition, Significance, and Association with Outcomes after Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Objective: To investigate the association between early perihematomal edema (PHE) expansion and functional outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods: Patients with ICH who underwent initial computed tomography (CT) scans within 6 hours after the onset of symptoms and follow-up CT scans within 24 ± 12 hours were included. Absolute PHE increase was defined as the absolute increase in PHE volume from baseline to 24 hours.