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View article: A case study of midbrain abscess by Aggregatibacter aphrophilus in an immunocompetent adult
A case study of midbrain abscess by Aggregatibacter aphrophilus in an immunocompetent adult Open
Background: Aggregatibacter aphrophilus, a commensal oropharyngeal coccobacillus and a member of the HACEK group (Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella, and Kingella ) of bacteria, is known to occasionally cause brain ab…
View article: Staged approach to bilateral severe carotid stenosis: a case report and literature review
Staged approach to bilateral severe carotid stenosis: a case report and literature review Open
Introduction Carotid atherosclerotic disease (CAD) is a major cause of stroke, often requiring a combination of medical and surgical interventions. Current guidelines have established well the role of interventions such as carotid endarter…
View article: Delayed Diagnosis of Amphetamine-Associated CNS Vasculitis Presenting as a Mass Lesion: Case Report and Literature Review
Delayed Diagnosis of Amphetamine-Associated CNS Vasculitis Presenting as a Mass Lesion: Case Report and Literature Review Open
A 41-year-old man with no prior medical history presented with subacute confusion and left-sided weakness. Routine laboratory test results were normal, but toxicologic screening detected cannabinoids and N-methylphenethylamine (amphetamine…
View article: Role and Prognostic Implications of Venous Outflow Assessment in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Role and Prognostic Implications of Venous Outflow Assessment in Acute Ischemic Stroke Open
Introduction The venous outflow profile (VOP) is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect affecting stroke outcomes. It plays a major role in the physiopathology of acute cerebral ischemia, as it accounts for both the upstream arterial collat…
View article: Infarcts of a Cardioembolic Source Mimicking Lacunar Infarcts: Case Series With Clinical and Radiological Correlation
Infarcts of a Cardioembolic Source Mimicking Lacunar Infarcts: Case Series With Clinical and Radiological Correlation Open
Lacunar strokes are the hallmark of cerebral small vessel disease. There are several well-established mechanisms for the pathogenesis of lacunar stroke, but the cardioembolic mechanism is not well-established. Three cases of acute ischemic…
View article: Abstract Number ‐ 66: Symptomatic Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Managed With Bilateral Common Carotid Angioplasty: A Case Report
Abstract Number ‐ 66: Symptomatic Chronic Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion Managed With Bilateral Common Carotid Angioplasty: A Case Report Open
Introduction Several guidelines have addressed symptomatic or asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis treatment with intensive medical management and surgical management based on the severity of stenosis [1]. In acute occlusions, endovascular…
View article: Comparison of Outcomes of Ischemic Stroke Initially Imaged With Cranial Computed Tomography Alone vs Computed Tomography Plus Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Comparison of Outcomes of Ischemic Stroke Initially Imaged With Cranial Computed Tomography Alone vs Computed Tomography Plus Magnetic Resonance Imaging Open
This propensity score-matched cohort study of patients hospitalized with acute ischemic stroke found that a diagnostic imaging strategy of initial CT alone was noninferior to initial CT plus additional MRI with regard to clinical outcomes …
View article: Sundown syndrome and symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized elderly
Sundown syndrome and symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized elderly Open
Sundown syndrome is characterized by the sudden appearance of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, confusion and anxiety in a chronologic fashion, usually during late afternoon or early evening. Objective: To evaluate the prevalenc…
View article: Cranio-vertebral transition assessment by magnetic resonance imaging in a sample of a northeast Brazilian population
Cranio-vertebral transition assessment by magnetic resonance imaging in a sample of a northeast Brazilian population Open
Platybasia and basilar invagination are important alterations of the cranial-vertebral transition. Neuroimaging-based platybasia parameters include the Welcker basal angle, distance between the apex of the odontoid and Chamberlain’s line, …
View article: Sundown syndrome and symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized elderly
Sundown syndrome and symptoms of anxiety and depression in hospitalized elderly Open
Sundown syndrome is characterized by the sudden appearance of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, confusion and anxiety in a chronologic fashion, usually during late afternoon or early evening. Objective: To evaluate the prevalenc…
View article: Cranio-vertebral transition assessment by magnetic resonance imaging in a sample of a northeast Brazilian population
Cranio-vertebral transition assessment by magnetic resonance imaging in a sample of a northeast Brazilian population Open
Platybasia and basilar invagination are important alterations of the cranial-vertebral transition. Neuroimaging-based platybasia parameters include the Welcker basal angle, distance between the apex of the odontoid and Chamberlain’s line, …
View article: Satisfaction of Elderly Patient's Caregiver With the Assistance Instructions Given at an University Hospital
Satisfaction of Elderly Patient's Caregiver With the Assistance Instructions Given at an University Hospital Open
Introduction: It is important to know how caregivers perceive the care elderly have during hospitalization, as well as how they estimate quality of discharge instructions received from the health team.Objectives: Assess caregiver satisfact…