From a very meager beginning, stroke has grown and matured. A report from the american heart association external icon. However, recent clinical trials have demonstrated that there are numerous opportunities to improve stroke prevention strategies and also opportunities to effectively intervene in and treat acute strokes. Stroke brain attack is currently the third leading cause of death in western societies.
The two main types of stroke are ischemic and hemorrhagic, accounting for approximately 85% and 15%, respectively 4,9,10,12,14,15. Another condition thats similar to a stroke is a transient ischemic attack tia. Etiology and pathophysiology of stroke as a complex trait. Article typesthe journal will consider the following article types. Stroke is the second most common cause of mortality worldwide and the third most common cause of disability. Another important reason within the control of physicians and other health care personnel to reduce the time is the inherent delay caused by ed. Hemorrhagic stroke list of high impact articles ppts. A third type of stroke, called as transient ischemic attack or tia is a minor stroke that serves as awarning sign that a more serve stroke may occur 16.
Its goals are to build your strength, capability and confidence so you can continue your daily activities despite the effects of your stroke. The subacute period after a stroke refers to the time when the decision to not employ thrombolytics is made up until two weeks after the stroke occurred. The first recorded use of stroke as a lay term was in 1599, attributing the sudden onset of symptoms to a stroke of gods hande. Heat stroke is a lifethreatening injury requiring neurocritical care, and there have been at least 3332 deaths attributed to heat stroke from 2006 to 2010 in the usa. Stroke is the third most common cause of death globally. Nejm resident 360 information, resources, and support needed to approach rotations and. The journal the aims to publish the most complete and reliable source of information on the recent research advancements and therapeutic developments pertaining to stroke. Find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Hypertension and agerelated amyloid angiopathy are the strongest risk factors for ich, but smoking, anticoagulation with warfarin, excessive alcohol intake and cocaine also increase risk. Abstracts from the asa 2020 international stroke conference and stateofthescience stroke nursing symposium. Tenecteplase versus alteplase before thrombectomy for.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the united states. Hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. Pdf strokes are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the world, in fact the third leading cause after heart. In controlled trials, a few years of this treatment can eliminate the entire excess stroke risk associated with hypertension. A testament to the variability of articles cited is the distribution of the types of the top 50 most cited articles. The main reason is lack of public recognition of stroke symptoms and failure of patients to quickly seek care at a nearby institution or activate emergency medical services, such as by calling 911.
A stroke occurs when brain tissue is damaged because there is not enough blood flow or oxygen delivery to the brains cells. Acute ischemic stroke, resulting from embolic or thrombotic occlusion of an intracranial artery, accounts for 87% of all strokes. The following is a list of the most cited articles based on citations published in the last three years, according to crossref. International journal of stroke article pdf available in international journal of stroke 7supplement 2. The lifetime risk of overt stroke is estimated at one in four by age 80 years, and the lifetime risk of silent or covert stroke is likely closer to 100%. Acute hospital admission for stroke is characterised by inactivity. Antiphospholipid antibodies predict poststroke depression after acute ischemic stroke journal of affective disorders, vol. Table 2 notes the 10 most widely cited articles published in the journal. Tias happen when the blood supply to the brain is blocked for a short time. The results of several prospective randomized trials comparing tpa with standard treatment and pooled analyses confirm the relationship of treatment success with time from symptom onset to initiation of treatment. All healthcare professionals responsible for deprescribing, say network cochairs.
Stroke research and treatment maintains an editorial board of practicing researchers from around the world, to ensure. Feigin v, norrving b, george m, foltz j, roth g, mensah g. Journal topics include risk factors, symptomatology, imaging, pathophysiology etc. Articles based on content previously made public only on a preprint server, institutional repository, or in a thesis will be considered. People with dementia less likely to receive oral anticoagulants despite stroke risk. In a continuing effort to raise awareness for stroke awareness. Table of contents stroke research and treatment hindawi. Our objective was to determine the effect of loss of body sensation on activity participation in stroke survivors. Polygenic risk for depression increases risk of ischemic stroke from the stroke genetics network study stroke.
In fact, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year. Intravenous tissue plasminogen activator tpa remains the only level 1a treatment for acute ischemic stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel artery ruptures or leaks. Oh young bang, jongwon chung, mi ji lee, wookeun seo, gyeongmoon kim, myungju ahn. Regarding heat stroke, 28day and 2year mortality rates have been reported to be 58 and 71%, respectively.
It has become the most widely read journal on cerebrovascular diseases. Different types of ischemic stroke may be due to blockage in the arteries that supply blood to the brain such as in. Nov 18, 2015 the following is a list of the most cited articles based on citations published in the last three years, according to crossref. International journal of stroke wiley online library. Rymer, md, is a professor of medicine at the university of missouri kansas city school of medicine and practices at the saint lukes brain and stroke institute. It is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. Effects of somatosensory impairment on participation after. Ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. Recent advances in molecular genetics have finally demonstrated what has long been suggested by the clinical observation, that is, stroke is not only the complication of major pathologic conditions such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, or cardiac diseases, but rather it represents a.
The journal will consider submissions in areas including, but. Msma member since 1981, she is the lead author and collaborator of missouri medicines microseries on stroke. Our aim is to compare epidemiology of ischemic strokes and tias in adult and geriatric. Participation was assessed using the activity card sort acs in the postacute phase. Another cause is stenosis, or narrowing of the artery. The journal has always published a wide variety of articles and reports. Ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death. Stroke research and treatment provides a platform for clinicians and basic scientists interested in cerebral circulation and associated diseases. Research articlesresearch articles should present the results of an original research study. Antiphospholipid antibodies predict post stroke depression after acute ischemic stroke journal of affective disorders, vol. Celebrating 10 years of the international journal of stroke.
May 22, 2018 heat stroke is a lifethreatening injury requiring neurocritical care. All patients with an ischemic stroke should be admitted to the hospital in the subacute period for cardiac and neurologic monitoring. Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke cerebrovascular disease jama jama. It provides a significant contribution to the international stroke research community by concentrating on both the clinical aspects of stroke from around the world as well as. Hypertension and stroke hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, and stroke prevention is the most important achievement of modern antihypertensive treatment. Rehabilitation doesnt reverse the effects of a stroke. Apixaban safer than warfarin for patients regardless of stroke history. Journal of heart and stroke home remedy publications llc.
May 27, 2018 the american stroke association is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while at the same time commemorating stroke awareness month. A third type of stroke, called as transient ischemic attack or tia is a minor stroke that serves as awarning sign that. Sep 08, 2015 the risk of disabling stroke after transient ischemic attack or minor stroke is substantial and is heavily frontend loaded. Participants n 268 were assessed at hospital admission for somatosensory and motor impairment using the national institutes of health stroke scale. The decline in stroke incidence and mortality in the u. In observational studies, stroke risk appears to be not always fully reversible when the blood pressure. Acute ischemic stroke ais is the leading cause of disability worldwide and among the leading causes of mortality. This important study, published in the prestigious new england journal of medicine, was designed to test the hypothesis that, in addition to usual care physical therapy provided according to current standards of practice, provision of a specialized locomotortraining program delivered early 2 months after stroke or late 6 months after. It provides a significant contribution to the international stroke research community by concentrating on both the clinical aspects of stroke from around the world as well as basic science contributions in areas of clinical interest. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common, but they are responsible for about 40 percent of all stroke deaths. Stroke rehabilitation list of high impact articles ppts. Intracerebral hemorrhage ich is a devastating event, carrying a very high morbidity and mortality rate.
The effects of citicoline on acute ischemic stroke. The last form of stroke without a primary treatment is intracerebral hemorrhage ich. Different types of ischemic stroke may be due to blockage in the arteries that supply blood to the brain such as in carotid artery disease, a clot in the smaller arteries in the brain itself thrombotic stroke, a. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, ischemic stroke, spontaneous intracranial bleeding, sinus thrombosis, carotid or vertebral artery disease, cerebrovascular physiology, and neuroimaging related to cerebrovascular diseases. Although intravenous tissue plasminogen activator ivrtpa was approved nearly 2 decades ago for treatment of ais, only a minority of patients receive it due to a narrow time window for administration and several contraindications to its use. That equates to around one person every 40 seconds. Stroke rehabilitation at home stroke ahaasa journals.
Stroke rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after stroke. The american stroke association is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while at the same time commemorating stroke awareness month. Epidemiology and outcomes of ischemic stroke and transient. International journal of stroke is the official publication of the world stroke organization. The damage to the brain cells isnt permanent, but if you have. Stroke rehabilitation list of high impact articles. Awareness of heart attack symptoms and response among adultsunited states, 2008, 2014, and 2017. County health factors associated with avoidable deaths from cardiovascular disease in the united states, 20062010 external icon.
Stroke journals open access high impact articles list. Hemorrhagic stroke usually requires surgery to relieve intracranial within the skull pressure caused by bleeding. Citescore values are based on citation counts in a given year e. Its distinguished editorial board is made up of leading stroke researchers and physicians from north america, europe, and asia. Ischemic strokes are a result of lack of blood flow. Globally, stroke is the second leading cause of death. Acute stroke diagnosis and management dr gemma smith specialty trainee in elderly care and stroke medicine correspondence gemma smith. This section is dedicated to covering all aspects of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Stroke causes and haemodynamic consequences are heterogeneous which makes the management of blood pressure in stroke patients complex requiring an.