2024
Clinically relevant findings on 24-h head CT after acute stroke therapy: The 24-h CT score.
Zhang B, King A, Voetsch B, Silverman S, Schwamm L, Ji X, Singhal A. Clinically relevant findings on 24-h head CT after acute stroke therapy: The 24-h CT score. International Journal Of Stroke 2024, 17474930241289992. PMID: 39324561, DOI: 10.1177/17474930241289992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCT scoreCT findingsHead CTClinically relevant findingsFollow-up head CTRoutine head computed tomographyHead CT findingsHead computed tomographyConsecutive acute ischemic stroke patientsBlood pressure goalsAcute ischemic stroke patientsLow-risk groupMedium-risk groupAdministration of mannitolHigh-risk groupMultivariate logistic regressionAcute stroke therapyComprehensive stroke centerIschemic stroke patientsBlood glucose levelsCT abnormalitiesAntithrombotic treatmentRelevant findingsHypertonic salineRetrospective study
2008
Differential Use of Warfarin for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Various Types of Atrial Fibrillation
Lewis W, Fonarow G, LaBresh K, Cannon C, Pan W, Super D, Sorof S, Schwamm L. Differential Use of Warfarin for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Various Types of Atrial Fibrillation. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2008, 103: 227-231. PMID: 19121441, PMCID: PMC3086549, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.08.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsECG-documented atrial fibrillationType of AFAtrial fibrillationQuality Improvement ProgramEligible patientsStroke preventionHistory of AFForm of AFSuch high-risk groupsSecondary stroke preventionTransient ischemic attackParoxysmal atrial fibrillationHigh-risk groupAnticoagulation guidelinesIschemic attackWarfarin useAnticoagulation therapyThromboembolic eventsElderly patientsHospital dischargeIschemic strokePresent admissionWarfarin therapyWarfarin treatmentMedical history