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Incidence And Imaging Pattern Of Stroke After Cardiac Surgery, Saruda Vichitpunt, Netsiri Dumrongpisutikul
Incidence And Imaging Pattern Of Stroke After Cardiac Surgery, Saruda Vichitpunt, Netsiri Dumrongpisutikul
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Few cases of patients of previous studies have provided information on imaging patterns of stroke after cardiac surgery. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and imaging pattern of stroke after cardiac surgery according to type of cardiac surgery. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on 3,645 adult patients who underwent cardiac surgery in cardiovascular thoracic unit at our institute from January 1, 2010 – September 30, 2019. Cases of patients who were suspected of having post-operative stroke and on whom brain imaging had been performed were reviewed. The ischemic stroke was categorized into …
Validity And Reliability Of The Thai-Version Of Post Stroke Depression Scale (Psds-T), Kuankidnuttha Arunsri, Aurauma Chutinet, Sookjareon Tangwongchai
Validity And Reliability Of The Thai-Version Of Post Stroke Depression Scale (Psds-T), Kuankidnuttha Arunsri, Aurauma Chutinet, Sookjareon Tangwongchai
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Currently, there has been limited effective and practical instruments for screening post-stroke depression (PSD) in Thailand. In 2014, Post-Stroke Depression Scale (PSDS) has been testified to be a valid and reliable self-rated questionnaire for evaluating Chinese patients with PSD. Objective: This study proposed to validate the Thai version of PSDS (PSDS-T) in Thai patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods: The PSDS was translated into Thai language (PSDS-T). The validity and reliability were tested in 145 acute ischemic stroke patients. Subjects were consecutively recruited to complete PSDS-T; they were clinically evaluated for PSD using DSM-5 diagnosis of adjustment disorder with …
Quality Of Sleep In Stroke Patients At Phramongkutklao Hospital, Jirat Lothaka, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Naratorn Soponprapakorn
Quality Of Sleep In Stroke Patients At Phramongkutklao Hospital, Jirat Lothaka, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Naratorn Soponprapakorn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious long-term disability worldwide. A common consequence of stroke is reduced quality of sleep. Objective: To study the quality of sleep in patients with stroke, related factors and the compatibility of wearable tracker device for collecting sleep data. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 66 subjects with stroke at Phramongkutklao Hospital using questionnaires including demographic questions, sleep quality assessment (PSQI), and the satisfaction of Wearable tracker tool assessments. Each subject received a wearable tracker to examine the sleep quality. Results: According to the PSQI assessment, the majority of subjects had …
High Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Versus Sertraline In Treatment Of Poststroke Depression: A Pilot Study, Pim Terachinda, Anuphan Tantanatip, Krisna Piravej, Sookjareon Tangwongchai, Sunisa Srioum, Thipwimon Sillapachai, Pisamai Hongsachat, Yuda Chongpison
High Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Versus Sertraline In Treatment Of Poststroke Depression: A Pilot Study, Pim Terachinda, Anuphan Tantanatip, Krisna Piravej, Sookjareon Tangwongchai, Sunisa Srioum, Thipwimon Sillapachai, Pisamai Hongsachat, Yuda Chongpison
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Poststroke depression (PSD) has impact on rehabilitation outcome. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been proven as a treatment of depression and might reduce depressive symptoms after stroke.Objectives: To determine the effects of high frequency rTMS in treatment of PSD compared to sertraline. We also investigated the effects of rTMS combined with sertraline.Methods: Fourteen patients with PSD were randomly allocated into 3 groups: 1) the rTMS group received 10 sessions of 10 Hz rTMS; 2) the sertraline group obtained sertraline 50 mg daily and sham rTMS; and, 3) the combined group received 10 Hz rTMS combined with sertraline 50 …
Psychological Rehabilitation Of Cognitive Function In Stroke Patients, S. Taveemanoon
Psychological Rehabilitation Of Cognitive Function In Stroke Patients, S. Taveemanoon
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Cognitive rehabilitation is a treatment to assist patients who have sustained cognitive, emotional and behavioral impairment. The process is aimed to help the cognitive impaired individuals to progress to the most possible independent level of function. Regardless of specific treatment used, the patients are likely need to have comprehensive neuropsychological assessment performed. This will help them to understand the strengths and weakness of the patient and this becomes the starting point for designing a program to fit in for the patients. The treatment typically involves four therapeutic modalities, namely; reality orientation therapy, cognitive stimulus therapy, compensation methods and psychotherapy.
Anxiety And Depression In Stroke Patients At The Thai Red Cross Rehabilitation Center, S Taveemanoon, K. Sukonthamarn
Anxiety And Depression In Stroke Patients At The Thai Red Cross Rehabilitation Center, S Taveemanoon, K. Sukonthamarn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Post - stroke depression is a common complication and it impedes the recovery and interrupts rehabilitation programs. The study of emotional symptoms in stroke patients on the rehabilitation phase in the rehabilitation center should be evaluated. Objectives : 1. To determine the anxiety and depression symptoms in stroke patients before and after rehabilitation program 2. To identify the associating factors that influence emotional symptoms. Design : Retrospective analytical study Setting : The Thai Red Cross Rehabilitation Center, Samutprakarn Province. Patients : All stroke patients who were admitted to the Thai Red Cross Rehabilitation Center between June 2008 – …
Angiographic Findings Of Moyamoya, O Topanthanont, J. Tantivatana
Angiographic Findings Of Moyamoya, O Topanthanont, J. Tantivatana
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Moyamoya is a rare cerebrovascular occlusive condition ofunknown etiology which has rarely been described in Thaipopulation. We report angiographic findings and clinicalfeatures from a single institution in Thailand.Objective : Describe angiographic findings and clinical features of moyamoyain patients.Design : Retrospective descriptive study.Setting : Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, ChulalongkornUniversity.Materials and Methods : Twenty-five patients diagnosed with moyamoya and moyamoyalikeby cerebral angiography between 2003-2009 wereretrospectively reviewed for clinical manifestation andstenoocclusive lesions according to Suzuki Grading System.Results : Of the total 25 patients,19 were female (76%), 6 were male (24%),F:M = 3:1. Their median age was 38 years. Five …
Upper Extremity Complications In Acute Stroke Patients, S. Achareeyakul, W. Kitisomprayoonkul, A. Suputtitada
Upper Extremity Complications In Acute Stroke Patients, S. Achareeyakul, W. Kitisomprayoonkul, A. Suputtitada
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Neuropsychological Signs In Stroke Patients According To Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test, S. Taveemanoon, P. Worakul, W. Kitisomprayoonkul
Neuropsychological Signs In Stroke Patients According To Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test, S. Taveemanoon, P. Worakul, W. Kitisomprayoonkul
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Prevalence Of Anxiety After Stroke In Physical Rehabilitationpatients In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, C. Roomruangwong, N. Thavichachart
Prevalence Of Anxiety After Stroke In Physical Rehabilitationpatients In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, C. Roomruangwong, N. Thavichachart
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
The Study Of Family Planning And Self-Health Monitoring Forfactory Workers : A Preliminary Report, Sanya Patrachai, Yupha Onthuam, Nanta Auamkul, Tanimpom Ninlagam, Duangprateep Trisurat, Mali Nicharat, Euampom Kochagam, Chongkol Tang-Usaha, Boonthiem Theppitaksak, Chusri Pholperm, Suwanna Worakamin
The Study Of Family Planning And Self-Health Monitoring Forfactory Workers : A Preliminary Report, Sanya Patrachai, Yupha Onthuam, Nanta Auamkul, Tanimpom Ninlagam, Duangprateep Trisurat, Mali Nicharat, Euampom Kochagam, Chongkol Tang-Usaha, Boonthiem Theppitaksak, Chusri Pholperm, Suwanna Worakamin
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.