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Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
- G. Saposnik, F. Barinagarrementería, +6 authors F. Tsai
- Medicine
- Stroke
- 1 April 2011
Background— The purpose of this statement is to provide an overview of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and to provide recommendations for its diagnosis, management, and treatment. The intended… Expand
Scientific Rationale for the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American…
- B. Demaerschalk, D. Kleindorfer, +10 authors E. Smith
- Medicine
- Stroke
- 1 February 2016
Purpose— To critically review and evaluate the science behind individual eligibility criteria (indication/inclusion and contraindications/exclusion criteria) for intravenous recombinant tissue-type… Expand
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Using Wii Gaming Technology in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial and Proof of Principle
- G. Saposnik, R. Teasell, +6 authors M. Bayley
- Medicine
- Stroke
- 1 July 2010
Background and Purpose— Hemiparesis resulting in functional limitation of an upper extremity is common among stroke survivors. Although existing evidence suggests that increasing intensity of stroke… Expand
Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- L. Sposato, L. Cipriano, G. Saposnik, E. Vargas, V. Hachinski
- Medicine
- The Lancet Neurology
- 1 April 2015
BACKGROUND
Among patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke is highest for those with a history of stroke; however, oral anticoagulants can lower the risk of recurrent stroke by… Expand
Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Meta-Analysis and Implications for Clinicians
- G. Saposnik, M. Levin
- Medicine
- Stroke
- 1 May 2011
Background and Purpose— Approximately two thirds of stroke survivors continue to experience motor deficits of the arm resulting in diminished quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation provides… Expand
Standardized measurement of sensorimotor recovery in stroke trials: Consensus-based core recommendations from the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable
- G. Kwakkel, N. Lannin, +9 authors J. Bernhardt
- Medicine
- International journal of stroke : official…
- 1 July 2017
Finding, testing and demonstrating efficacy of new treatments for stroke recovery is a multifaceted challenge. We believe that to advance the field, neurorehabilitation trials need a conceptually… Expand
Efficacy and safety of non-immersive virtual reality exercising in stroke rehabilitation (EVREST): a randomised, multicentre, single-blind, controlled trial
- G. Saposnik, L. Cohen, M. Mamdani, Sepideth Pooyania, Stroke Outcomes Research Canada
- Medicine
- The Lancet Neurology
- 1 September 2016
BACKGROUND
Non-immersive virtual reality is an emerging strategy to enhance motor performance for stroke rehabilitation. There has been rapid adoption of non-immersive virtual reality as a… Expand
Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
- C. Bushnell, L. McCullough, +14 authors M. Walters
- Medicine
- Stroke
- 1 May 2014
Purpose— The aim of this statement is to summarize data on stroke risk factors that are unique to and more common in women than men and to expand on the data provided in prior stroke guidelines and… Expand
Risk factors, inpatient care, and outcomes of pneumonia after ischemic stroke
- O. Finlayson, M. Kapral, R. Hall, E. Asllani, D. Selchen, G. Saposnik
- Medicine
- Neurology
- 4 October 2011
Objectives: Pneumonia is the most common medical complication after stroke. Although several risk factors have been reported, the role of common comorbidities in the development of pneumonia is not… Expand
Transcranial magnetic stimulation in mild to severe hemiparesis early after stroke: a proof of principle and novel approach to improve motor function
- A. Conforto, S. M. Anjos, +8 authors L. Cohen
- Psychology, Medicine
- Journal of Neurology
- 1 July 2012
Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the unaffected hemisphere can enhance function of the paretic hand in patients with mild motor impairment. Effects of… Expand