Atherosclerosis is driven by multifaceted contributions of the immune system within the
circulation and at vascular focal sites. However, specific characteristics of dysregulated …

Background Despite improved survival and short-term (90-day) outcomes of ischemic stroke
patients, only sparse data exist describing the sustained benefits of acute stroke care …

At least 240 000 individuals experience a transient ischemic attack each year in the United
States. Transient ischemic attack is a strong predictor of subsequent stroke. The 90-day …

The 2017 update of The Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations for the
Secondary Prevention of Stroke is a collection of current evidence-based recommendations …

Background Under usual care, people with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD),
cardiac resynchronization therapy with or without a defibrillator (CRT-D and CRT-P …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesio taping on the
walking ability in patients with foot drop after stroke. Methods. Sixty patients were randomly …

Objective To assess the cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenomics (PGx)-based warfarin (ie,
warfarin dosing following genetic testing), apixaban, and rivaroxaban oral anticoagulation …

Background Sedentary time is prevalent following stroke, limiting functional improvement,
and increasing cardiovascular risk. At discharge we examined: 1) change in sedentary time …

Data are scarce on long-term outcomes after ischemic stroke (IS) or transient ischemic attack
(TIA). In this prospective cohort study, we examined the cumulative incidence of major …

Background Timely identification of occult atrial fibrillation following cryptogenic stroke
facilitates consideration of oral anticoagulation therapy. Extended electrocardiography …