2023
Outcomes of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation according to presumed etiology
Pedreira B, Zachrison K, Singhal A, Yan Z, Oliveira-Filho J, Schwamm L. Outcomes of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation according to presumed etiology. Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria 2023, 81: 616-623. PMID: 37336506, PMCID: PMC10371407, DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUndetermined stroke etiologyAtrial fibrillationRecurrent strokeStroke etiologyAF patientsFavorable outcomeAcademic comprehensive stroke centerHealth Stroke Scale scoreMedian National InstitutesSingle-center sampleComprehensive stroke centerRecurrent ischemic strokeStroke Scale scoreHistory of strokePotent risk factorDifferent treatment strategiesHospital mortalitySecondary prophylaxisReperfusion therapyCardioembolic strokeIschemic strokeStroke centersDischarge outcomesRisk factorsTreatment strategies
2021
Anticonvulsant Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients
Jones F, Sanches P, Smith J, Zafar S, Hernandez-Diaz S, Blacker D, Hsu J, Schwamm L, Westover M, Moura L. Anticonvulsant Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients. Stroke 2021, 52: 2782-2791. PMID: 34126758, PMCID: PMC8384723, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.033299.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality-adjusted life expectancySecondary prophylaxisAdverse drug reactionsADR riskLate seizuresPrimary prophylaxisMale patientsFemale patientsLifetime riskLS riskAcute ischemic stroke hospitalizationsLong-term secondary prophylaxisAcute ischemic stroke patientsHigher ADR risksAcute ischemic strokeIschemic stroke patientsIschemic stroke hospitalizationsCommon clinical scenariosShort-term therapyAnticonvulsant prophylaxisLifetime prophylaxisPersistent seizuresSeizure prophylaxisEarly seizuresIschemic stroke