Approximately 20 to 30 percent of ischemic strokes are cryptogenic, after ruled out a cardioembolic or large vessel source and small vessel disease. There is an increased prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients who have experienced a cryptogenic stroke, suggesting that paradoxical embolism through a PFO may be the cause of some cryptogenic strokes. […]
Stroke in Women: From Evidence to Inequalities With an overall ageing population, the global burden of stroke is increasing, especially in women. In order to improve stroke awareness, control of risk factors, and treatment in women there is need to acknowledge the sex differences in stroke and to implement sex specific stroke guidelines worldwide. In […]
Authors: Gian Marco De Marchis, MD MSc (Patient Oriented Research – left) Alexandros Polymeris, MD (right) Neurology & Stroke Center, University Hospital of Basel 8 September 2017 | Updated on 12October 2017 “Doctor, how will my relative do?” In the emergency room, this is the #1 Frequently Asked Question for vascular […]
Transient isolated diplopia – anything else on the checklist? Author: Dr Linxin Li, Center for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, John Radcliffe hospital, Oxford You have received a referral from a family doctor asking you to see a 71-year old gentleman in the emergency TIA clinic. He presented with 5 episodes of transient diplopia in […]
“Why is it important for stroke to be classified as a brain disease?” Read what Professor Urs Fischer, ESO’s secretary general, said about the challenges involved in boosting stroke treatment and prevention in Europe today, as well as why it is important for stroke to no longer be classified as a cardiovascular disease (CVD), but […]
Author: Dr Nicolas Martinez-Majander Affiliation: Clinical Neurosciences, Department of Neurology, University of Helsinki and Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland Young stroke patients have better chances of survival when compared with older stroke patients, but also several additional challenges. Firstly, they are returning to active family life and work. Secondly, they face an increased […]
There may be hope for stroke patients presenting late, but remember: time is brain! Author: Dr Salvatore Rudilosso, Functional Unit of Cerebrovascular Diseases, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain The aphorism “time is brain” is common among health professionals involved in stroke care. We can even give detailed estimations of the loss of brain tissue due […]
Kateryna Antonenko , MD, PhD (middle) Do you want insight into a comprehensive stroke unit and bring home experiences that may help improve stroke care in your hospital? Or perhaps establish contact with people and departments who may provide further research and job opportunities? The ESO department to department programme provides excellent opportunities for both! […]
Comment Authors: Diana Aguiar de Sousa, Department of Neurology, Hospital de Santa Maria, University of Lisbon, Portugal Original Article: Aarnio K, Gissler M, Grittner U et al. 2017. Outcome of pregnancies and deliveries before and after ischaemic stroke. European Stroke Journal; Online first: doi: 10.1177/2396987317723795 The incidence of ischemic stroke at younger ages has increased […]