2017
Ischemic Stroke Profile, Risk Factors, and Outcomes in India
Sylaja P, Pandian J, Kaul S, Srivastava M, Khurana D, Schwamm L, Kesav P, Arora D, Pannu A, Thankachan T, Singhal A. Ischemic Stroke Profile, Risk Factors, and Outcomes in India. Stroke 2017, 49: 219-222. PMID: 29167386, PMCID: PMC5742046, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.117.018700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdmission National InstitutesHealth Stroke ScaleStroke ScaleIschemic strokeDiabetes mellitusRisk factorsHealth Stroke Scale scoreLower admission National InstitutesMedian admission National InstitutesNational InstituteRankin Scale score 0Stroke etiologic subtypesIntra-arterial thrombolysisStroke Scale scoreAcademic tertiary hospitalCommon risk factorsMagnetic resonance imagingHospital mortalityEtiologic subtypesStroke careStroke ProjectTertiary hospitalAtrial fibrillationStroke guidelinesMean age
2012
Get With The Guidelines Stroke Performance Indicators in a Brazilian Tertiary Hospital
de Carvalho F, Schwamm L, Kuster G, Alves M, Neto M, Silva G. Get With The Guidelines Stroke Performance Indicators in a Brazilian Tertiary Hospital. Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra 2012, 2: 26-35. PMID: 22811686, PMCID: PMC3398824, DOI: 10.1159/000339578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDeep vein thrombosis prophylaxisGWTG-Stroke programEligible patientsBrazilian tertiary hospitalThrombosis prophylaxisAntithrombotic medicationStroke ProgramSymptom onsetTertiary hospitalAtrial fibrillationSmoking cessationDischarge useNational Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelinesAmerican Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationAdult Treatment Panel III guidelinesAdult long-term disabilityTissue plasminogen activator useAntithrombotic medication useNCEP III guidelinesStroke quality improvementTransient ischemic attackAcute ischemic strokeAmerican Stroke AssociationClinical practice guidelinesLong-term disability