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Gender Differences In Presenting And Prodromal Stroke Symptoms, Eileen Stuart-Shor, Gregory A. Wellenius, Donna Dello Iacono, Murray A. Mittleman Apr 2009

Gender Differences In Presenting And Prodromal Stroke Symptoms, Eileen Stuart-Shor, Gregory A. Wellenius, Donna Dello Iacono, Murray A. Mittleman

Eileen Stuart-Shor

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Prompt recognition of stroke symptoms is critical to timely treatment and women have increased delay to treatment. Women may be more likely to present with atypical symptoms, but this hypothesis has not been extensively evaluated.

METHODS: We examined gender differences in the prevalence of presenting and prodromal stroke symptoms among 1107 consecutive patients hospitalized with neurologist-confirmed acute ischemic stroke. Patient demographics, clinical variables, and stroke symptoms were abstracted from medical records by trained abstractors using standardized forms. Estimates were age-standardized to the age distribution of men and women combined. Presenting symptoms occurred within 24 hours of incident …


What Education Do Stroke Patients Receive In Australian Hospitals?, Tammy Hoffmann, Tammy Cochrane Mar 2009

What Education Do Stroke Patients Receive In Australian Hospitals?, Tammy Hoffmann, Tammy Cochrane

Tammy Hoffmann

Objective: This study evaluated the educational practices of staff working in acute stroke wards in Australian hospitals, including the coordination and methods of patient education provision, postdischarge education and support services available, and the education and support services that health professionals would like to provide.

Methods: Health professionals who worked in acute stroke wards in Australian hospitals were surveyed about the stroke education practices of staff in their ward. Thirty-four hospitals returned a completed questionnaire via email or fax.

Results: Verbal communication and written materials were the most frequently used methods of information provision. Twenty-three (67.6%) wards developed their own …


Stroke Mortality In Brazil: One Example Of Delayed Epidemiological Cardiovascular Transition, Paulo A. Lotufo Jan 2009

Stroke Mortality In Brazil: One Example Of Delayed Epidemiological Cardiovascular Transition, Paulo A. Lotufo

Paulo A Lotufo

No abstract provided.


Stroke Research Questions: A Nursing Perspective., Anne Rowat, Maggie Lawrence, Dorothy Horsburgh, Lynne Legg, Lorraine Smith Jan 2009

Stroke Research Questions: A Nursing Perspective., Anne Rowat, Maggie Lawrence, Dorothy Horsburgh, Lynne Legg, Lorraine Smith

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

No abstract provided.


Stroke In The Very Elderly: Hospital Care, Case Fatality And Disposition., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Stroke In The Very Elderly: Hospital Care, Case Fatality And Disposition., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Age Disparities In Stroke Quality Of Care And Delivery Of Health Services., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Age Disparities In Stroke Quality Of Care And Delivery Of Health Services., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Socioeconomic Status, Hospital Volume, And Stroke Fatality In Canada., Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Socioeconomic Status, Hospital Volume, And Stroke Fatality In Canada., Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Applying The Evidence: Do Patients With Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Or Both Achieve Similar Treatment Goals?, Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Applying The Evidence: Do Patients With Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease, Or Both Achieve Similar Treatment Goals?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.


Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?, Gustavo Saposnik Dec 2008

Do All Age Groups Benefit From Organized Inpatient Stroke Care?, Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik

No abstract provided.