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Ratajczak-Tretel B, Lambert AT, Al-Ani R, Arntzen K, Bakkejord GK, Bekkeseth HMO, Bjerkeli V, Eldøen G, Gulsvik AK, Halvorsen B, Høie GA, Ihle-Hansen H, Ihle-Hansen H, Ingebrigtsen S, Kremer C, Krogseth SB, Kruuse C, Kurz M, Nakstad I, Novotny V, Næss H, Qazi R, Rezaj MK, Rørholt DM, Steffensen LH, Sømark J, Tobro H, Truelsen TC, Wassvik L, Ægidius KL, Atar D, Aamodt AH. Prediction of underlying atrial fibrillation in patients with a cryptogenic stroke: results from the NOR-FIB Study. J Neurol 2023:10.1007/s00415-023-11680-8. [PMID: 37162578 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11680-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) detection and treatment are key elements to reduce recurrence risk in cryptogenic stroke (CS) with underlying arrhythmia. The purpose of the present study was to assess the predictors of AF in CS and the utility of existing AF-predicting scores in The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (NOR-FIB) Study. METHOD The NOR-FIB study was an international prospective observational multicenter study designed to detect and quantify AF in CS and cryptogenic transient ischaemic attack (TIA) patients monitored by the insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), and to identify AF-predicting biomarkers. The utility of the following AF-predicting scores was tested: AS5F, Brown ESUS-AF, CHA2DS2-VASc, CHASE-LESS, HATCH, HAVOC, STAF and SURF. RESULTS In univariate analyses increasing age, hypertension, left ventricle hypertrophy, dyslipidaemia, antiarrhythmic drugs usage, valvular heart disease, and neuroimaging findings of stroke due to intracranial vessel occlusions and previous ischemic lesions were associated with a higher likelihood of detected AF. In multivariate analysis, age was the only independent predictor of AF. All the AF-predicting scores showed significantly higher score levels for AF than non-AF patients. The STAF and the SURF scores provided the highest sensitivity and negative predictive values, while the AS5F and SURF reached an area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) > 0.7. CONCLUSION Clinical risk scores may guide a personalized evaluation approach in CS patients. Increasing awareness of the usage of available AF-predicting scores may optimize the arrhythmia detection pathway in stroke units.
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- B Ratajczak-Tretel
- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Department for Neurology, Nordlandssykehuset, Bodø, Norway
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- Department for Neurology, Nordlandssykehuset, Bodø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer Hospital, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Molde Hospital, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Stroke Unit, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Gjettum, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Vestfold Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Molde Hospital, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer Hospital, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway.
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Sandvig HV, Aam S, Alme KN, Askim T, Beyer MK, Ellekjær H, Ihle-Hansen H, Lydersen S, Mollnes TE, Munthe-Kaas R, Næss H, Saltvedt I, Seljeseth YM, Thingstad P, Wethal T, Knapskog AB. Plasma Inflammatory Biomarkers Are Associated With Poststroke Cognitive Impairment: The Nor-COAST Study. Stroke 2023; 54:1303-1311. [PMID: 37026459 PMCID: PMC10121247 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.041965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Inflammation is proposed to be involved in the pathogenesis of poststroke cognitive impairment. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between concentrations of systemic inflammatory biomarkers after ischemic stroke and poststroke cognitive impairment. METHODS The Nor-COAST study (Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke) is a prospective observational multicenter cohort study, including patients hospitalized with acute stroke between 2015 and 2017. Inflammatory biomarkers, including the TCC (terminal C5b-9 complement complex) and 20 cytokines, were analyzed in plasma, collected at baseline, 3-, and 18 months poststroke, using ELISA and a multiplex assay. Global cognitive outcome was assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale. We investigated the associations between plasma inflammatory biomarkers at baseline and MoCA score at 3-, 18-, and 36-month follow-ups; the associations between inflammatory biomarkers at 3 months and MoCA score at 18- and 36-month follow-ups; and the association between these biomarkers at 18 months and MoCA score at 36-month follow-up. We used mixed linear regression adjusted for age and sex. RESULTS We included 455 survivors of ischemic stroke. Higher concentrations of 7 baseline biomarkers were significantly associated with lower MoCA score at 36 months; TCC, IL (interleukin)-6, and MIP (macrophage inflammatory protein)-1α were associated with MoCA at 3, 18, and 36 months (P<0.01). No biomarker at 3 months was significantly associated with MoCA score at either 18 or 36 months, whereas higher concentrations of 3 biomarkers at 18 months were associated with lower MoCA score at 36 months (P<0.01). TCC at baseline and IL-6 and MIP-1α measured both at baseline and 18 months were particularly strongly associated with MoCA (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Higher concentrations of plasma inflammatory biomarkers were associated with lower MoCA scores up to 36 months poststroke. This was most pronounced for inflammatory biomarkers measured in the acute phase following stroke. REGISTRATION URL: https://www. CLINICALTRIALS gov; Unique identifier: NCT02650531.
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- Heidi Vihovde Sandvig
- Department of Medicine, Kristiansund Hospital, Møre og Romsdal Hospital Trust, Norway (H.V.S.)
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Clinic of Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Norway. (S.A., I.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway (K.N.A.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
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- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway. (M.K.B.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (M.K.B.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
- Department of Medicine, Stroke Unit, Trondheim University Hospital, Norway. (H.E., T.W.)
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- Oslo Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Norway. (H.I.-H.)
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- Department of Mental Health, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (S.L.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, and Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (T.E.M.)
- Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Norway (T.E.M.)
- Research Laboratory, Nordland Hospital, Bodø, Norway (T.E.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway (R.M.-K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway (H.N.)
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway (H.N.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Norway (H.N.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Clinic of Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Norway. (S.A., I.S.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. (H.V.S., S.A., T.A., H.E., I.S., P.T., T.W.)
- Department of Medicine, Stroke Unit, Trondheim University Hospital, Norway. (H.E., T.W.)
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Norway. (A.-B.K.)
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Tysnes OB, Gilhus NE, Engelsen B, Myhr KM, Vedeler C, Næss H. Harald Nyland. Tidsskriftet 2023. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.23.0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Farah M, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U, Nawaz B, Fromm A. Comparison Between First-Ever Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults in 1988-1997 and 2008-2017. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2023; 19:231-235. [PMID: 37082449 PMCID: PMC10112465 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s398127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Aim To compare incidence of first-ever acute cerebral infarction, etiology and traditional risk factors in young adults 15-49 years in 1988-1997 and 2008-2017 in Hordaland County, Norway. Methods Case-finding of young adults with acute cerebral infarction in 1988-1997 was done retrospectively by computer research from hospital registries in Hordaland County. Young adults with acute cerebral infarction living in the Bergen region in 2008-2017 were prospectively included in a database at Haukeland University Hospital. Traditional risk factors, etiology and modified Rankin scale score on discharge were registered. Results Crude average incidence of acute cerebral infarction was 11.4 per 100.000 per year in 1988-1997 and 13.2 per 100.000 per year in 2008-2017 (P=0.04). The prevalence of prior myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, and dyslipidemia were lower in the 2008-2017 cohort (all P<0.05). Atherosclerosis was less common in the 2008-2017 cohort (P<0.001). Conclusion The observed incidence of acute cerebral infarction in young adults increased from 1988-1997 to 2008-2017 in Hordaland County. Atherosclerosis was less common in the 2008-2017 cohort.
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- Mohamad Farah
- Neurology Department, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Correspondence: Mohamad Farah, Email
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- Neurology Department, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Neurology Department, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Neurology Department, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Ratajczak-Tretel B, Tancin Lambert A, Al-Ani R, Arntzen K, Bakkejord GK, Bekkeseth HMO, Bjerkeli V, Eldøen G, Gulsvik A, Halvorsen B, Høie GA, Ihle-Hansen H, Ihle-Hansen H, Ingebrigtsen S, Johansen H, Kremer C, Krogseth SB, Kruuse C, Kurz M, Nakstad I, Novotny V, Næss H, Qazi R, Rezaj MK, Rørholt DM, Steffensen LH, Sømark J, Tobro H, Truelsen TC, Wassvik L, Ægidius KL, Atar D, Aamodt AH. Atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke and TIA patients in the nordic atrial fibrillation and stroke The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (NOR-FIB) Study: Main results. Eur Stroke J 2022; 8:148-156. [PMID: 37021182 PMCID: PMC10069172 DOI: 10.1177/23969873221123122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: Secondary stroke prevention depends on proper identification of the underlying etiology and initiation of optimal treatment after the index event. The aim of the NOR-FIB study was to detect and quantify underlying atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with cryptogenic stroke (CS) or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) using insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), to optimise secondary prevention, and to test the feasibility of ICM usage for stroke physicians. Patients and methods: Prospective observational international multicenter real-life study of CS and TIA patients monitored for 12 months with ICM (Reveal LINQ) for AF detection. Results: ICM insertion was performed in 91.5% by stroke physicians, within median 9 days after index event. Paroxysmal AF was diagnosed in 74 out of 259 patients (28.6%), detected early after ICM insertion (mean 48 ± 52 days) in 86.5% of patients. AF patients were older (72.6 vs 62.2; p < 0.001), had higher pre-stroke CHA₂DS₂-VASc score (median 3 vs 2; p < 0.001) and admission NIHSS (median 2 vs 1; p = 0.001); and more often hypertension ( p = 0.045) and dyslipidaemia ( p = 0.005) than non-AF patients. The arrhythmia was recurrent in 91.9% and asymptomatic in 93.2%. At 12-month follow-up anticoagulants usage was 97.3%. Discussion and conclusions: ICM was an effective tool for diagnosing underlying AF, capturing AF in 29% of the CS and TIA patients. AF was asymptomatic in most cases and would mainly have gone undiagnosed without ICM. The insertion and use of ICM was feasible for stroke physicians in stroke units.
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- B Ratajczak-Tretel
- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Department for Neurology, Nordlandssykehuset, Bodø, Norway
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- Department for Neurology, Nordlandssykehuset, Bodø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Lillehammer Hospital, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Molde Hospital, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway
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- Ullevål, Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Gjettum, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology, Vestfold Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Molde Hospital, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Lillehammer Hospital, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Cardiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
- Department of neuromedicine and movement science, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Alsing CL, Igland J, Tell GS, Næss H, Nystad TW, Svanes Fevang BT. OP0277 PERSISTENT EXCESS OF STROKE EVENTS IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY FROM HORDALAND, NORWAY FROM 1972 TO 2014. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundPatients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an excess risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke [1]. After the introduction of biological DMARDs in 1999 and the treat to target strategy, more patients reach low disease activity and remission, which is associated with lower CVD risk [2]. Few previous studies have examined stroke occurrence in RA patients before and after these improvements in RA management.ObjectivesTo investigate stroke events in RA patients diagnosed before and after 1999 compared with the total population.MethodsWe included 771 RA patients diagnosed during 1972-1998 and 1050 during 1999-2013 at the main rheumatological department of Hordaland county, Norway. The total population of the same county and time period were used as a comparison cohort. Data on stroke events were obtained from regional cardiovascular registries or hospital patient administrative systems during 1972-2014. Aggregated counts of stroke events and population counts from the comparison cohort were used to estimate expected counts of stroke hospitalisation in the RA cohort per 5-year age group, sex and calendar year. We then estimated standardised event ratios (SERs) by Poisson regression as a measure of excess stroke events in RA patients compared with the total population.ResultsIn total, 152 stroke events occurred in 112 RA patients diagnosed during 1972-1998 over 15137 person-years of follow-up and 86 stroke events in 70 RA patients diagnosed during 1999-2013 over 8672 person-years of follow-up. RA patients diagnosed in the later period were on average 2.1 years older (56 years) at RA diagnosis, but the proportion of women was similar in both groups.Both RA patients diagnosed before and after 1998 had an excess of stroke events compared with the total population (SER 1.20, 95% CI 1.00-1.44 and SER 1.22, 95% CI 1.05-1.42 respectively). RA patients younger than 60 years of age did not appear to have significant excess stroke events in either group.ConclusionThese results indicate a similar excess of stroke events in RA patients diagnosed before and after 1999. This warrants continued awareness regarding stroke prevention in RA patients, even after the recent improvements in RA treatment.References[1]Wiseman SJ, Ralston SH, Wardlaw JM. Cerebrovascular Disease in Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Stroke 2016;47:943–50.[2]Myasoedova E, Chandran A, Ilhan B, et al. The role of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare and cumulative burden of RA severity in the risk of cardiovascular disease. Ann Rheum Dis 2016;75:560–5.Figure 1.Standardised event ratios (SER) comparing stroke events in RA patients with the total population of Hordaland, Norway, given with 95% robust confidence intervals. Seperate estimates were calculated for the entire RA cohort and 6 RA subcohorts defined by age, sex, positive rheumatoid factor or ACPA and arthritis on x-ray during follow-up. ACPA, anti-citrullinated protein antibodies; ACR, American College of Rheumatology; EULAR, European League against Rheumatism; RA, rheumatoid arthritis; RF, rheumatoid factor.AcknowledgementsThis work was funded by the Western Norway Regional Health Authority, Marit Hansen’s Memorial fund and Aslaug Andersen’s Memorial fund.Disclosure of InterestsChristian Lillebø Alsing: None declared, Jannicke Igland: None declared, Grethe S. Tell: None declared, Halvor Næss Speakers bureau: Pfizer, BMS, Tone Wikene Nystad: None declared, Bjørg Tilde Svanes Fevang Speakers bureau: Part of discussion board at UCB conference on spondyloarthritis, Consultant of: Part of advisory board Lilly
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Nawaz B, Fromm A, Øygarden H, Eide GE, Saeed S, Meijer R, Bots ML, Sand KM, Thomassen L, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U. Vascular risk factors and staging of atherosclerosis in patients and controls: The Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study. Eur Stroke J 2022; 7:289-298. [PMID: 36082261 PMCID: PMC9446327 DOI: 10.1177/23969873221098582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives: We studied the prevalence of vascular risk factors (RFs) among 385 ischaemic
stroke patients ⩽60 years and 260 controls, and their association with
atherosclerosis in seven vascular areas. Methods: History of cardiovascular events (CVE), hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM),
dyslipidaemia, pack-years of smoking (PYS), alcohol, and physical inactivity
were noted. Blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio (WHR),
lipid profile, epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), visceral abdominal adipose
tissue (VAT), and subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue were measured.
Numeric staging of atherosclerosis was done by standardized examination of
seven vascular areas by right and left carotid and femoral intima-media
thickness, electrocardiogram, abdominal aorta plaques, and the ankle-arm
index. All results were age and sex-adjusted. Poisson regression analysis
was applied. Results: At age ⩽49 years at least one RF was present in 95.6% patients versus 90.0%
controls. Compared to controls, male patients and middle-aged female
patients showed no significant differences. Young female patients compared
to young female controls had a higher burden of RFs (94.3% vs 88.6%,
p = 0.049). Poisson regression analysis combined for
patients and controls, adjusted for age and sex, showed numeric staging of
atherosclerosis associated with age, prior CVE, hypertension, DM,
dyslipidaemia, PYS, alcohol, BMI, WHR, EAT, VAT, and an increased number of
risk factors. Adjusted for all risk factors, numeric staging of
atherosclerosis was associated with increasing age, hypertension, DM, PYS,
and BMI. Conclusion: Vascular risk factors are highly prevalent in young- and middle-aged patients
and controls, and are predictors of established atherosclerosis at study
inclusion. Focus on main modifiable vascular RFs in primary prevention, and
early and aggressive secondary treatment of patients are necessary to reduce
further progression of atherosclerosis.
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- Beenish Nawaz
- Department of Clinical Medicine 1, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway
- Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Julius Center of Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center of Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Flekkefjord, Norway
- The Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine 1, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Kvistad CE, Næss H, Helleberg BH, Idicula T, Hagberg G, Nordby LM, Jenssen KN, Tobro H, Rörholt DM, Kaur K, Eltoft A, Evensen K, Haasz J, Singaravel G, Fromm A, Thomassen L. Tenecteplase versus alteplase for the management of acute ischaemic stroke in Norway (NOR-TEST 2, part A): a phase 3, randomised, open-label, blinded endpoint, non-inferiority trial. Lancet Neurol 2022; 21:511-519. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(22)00124-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nawaz B, Fromm A, Øygarden H, Eide GE, Saeed S, Meijer R, Bots ML, Sand KM, Thomassen L, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U. Prevalence of atherosclerosis and association with 5-year outcome: The Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study. Eur Stroke J 2022; 6:374-384. [PMID: 35342817 PMCID: PMC8948509 DOI: 10.1177/23969873211059472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objectives: We studied the prevalence of atherosclerosis among ischaemic stroke patients ≤60 years and controls at the time of the index stroke, and its association with occurrence of new cardiovascular events (CVEs) and mortality at a 5-year follow-up. Methods: Prevalent atherosclerosis was assessed for 385 patients and 260 controls in seven vascular areas by electrocardiogram (ECG), ankle–arm index (AAI) and measurement of right and left carotid and femoral intima-media thickness (cIMT and fIMT) and abdominal aorta plaques (AAP). Clinical end-points were any new CVE (stroke, angina, myocardial infarction or peripheral arterial disease) or death from any cause at 5-year follow-up. All results were sex- and age-adjusted; logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were applied. Results: Young patients ≤49 years had prevalent atherosclerosis in 1/2 of males and 1/3 of females. Compared with controls, young female patients showed significantly higher prevalent atherosclerosis, p = 0.024. Ischaemic ECG and mean cIMT were higher in young and middle-aged female patients (p = 0.044, p = 0.020, p = 0.023 and p <0.001, respectively). Mean fIMT was higher in middle-aged female patients (p <0.001). Cardiovascular events were associated with ischaemic ECG; AAI ≤0.9, fIMT ≥0.9 mm and increased number of areas with atherosclerosis (NAA) among patients, and with AAP, cIMT ≥0.9 mm, fIMT ≥0.9 mm and NAA among controls. Mortality was associated with higher age, ischaemic ECG and NAA among patients, and cIMT ≥0.9 mm among controls. Conclusion: Atherosclerosis is highly prevalent even in young stroke patients. Some areas and increasing NAA are associated with CVEs and death.
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- Beenish Nawaz
- Department of Clinical Medicine 1, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway.,Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, Univeristy of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway
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- Centre of Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Cardiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Julius Center of Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center of Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Flekkefjord, Norway.,The Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,SESAM, Centre for Age-related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Dahl FA, Barra M, Faiz KW, Ihle-Hansen H, Næss H, Rand K, Rønning OM, Simonsen TB, Thommessen B, Labberton AS. Stroke unit demand in Norway - present and future estimates. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:336. [PMID: 35287661 PMCID: PMC8922921 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07385-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND All stroke patients should receive timely admission to a stroke unit (SU). Consequently, most patients with suspected strokes - including stroke mimics (SM) are admitted. The aim of this study was to estimate the current total demand for SU bed capacity today and give estimates for future (2020-2040) demand. METHODS Time trend estimates for stroke incidence and time constant estimates for length of stay (LOS) were estimated from the Norwegian Patient Registry (2010-2015). Incidence and LOS models for SMs were based on data from Haukeland University Hospital (2008-2017) and Akershus University Hospital (2020), respectively. The incidence and LOS models were combined with scenarios from Statistic Norway's population predictions to estimate SU demands for each health region. A telephone survey collected data on the number of currently available SU beds. RESULTS In 2020, 361 SU beds are available, while demand was estimated to 302. The models predict a reduction in stroke incidence, which offsets projected demographic shifts. Still, the estimated demand for 2040 rose to 316, due to an increase in SMs. A variation of this reference scenario, where stroke incidence was frozen at the 2020-level, gave a 2040-demand of 480 beds. CONCLUSIONS While the stroke incidence is likely to continue to fall, this appears to be balanced by an increase in SMs. An important uncertainty is how long the trend of decreasing stroke incidence can be expected to continue. Since the most important uncertainty factors point toward a potential increase, which may be as large as 50%, we would recommend that the health authorities plan for a potential increase in the demand for SU bed capacity.
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- Fredrik A Dahl
- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Norwegian Computing Center, Oslo, Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway. .,BCEPS, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. .,Centre for Connected Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, OUS, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Neurology, OUS, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for Age-related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Centre for Connected Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH), Akershus University Hospital HF, Sykehusveien 25, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway.,Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Health Services Research, Oslo, Norway
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Korsholm K, Damgaard D, Valentin JB, Packer EJS, Odenstedt J, Sinisalo J, Putaala J, Næss H, Al-Jazi MA, Karlsson JE, Pontoppidan J, Modrau B, Hjort J, Matzen KL, Johnsen SP, Nielsen-Kudsk JE. Left atrial appendage occlusion vs novel oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: rationale and design of the multicenter randomized occlusion-AF trial. Am Heart J 2022; 243:28-38. [PMID: 34537184 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing globally, which is a major clinical and public health concern due to the 5-fold increased risk of stroke. Oral anticoagulation with novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) is the current primary option for stroke prevention in patients with AF, although it increases the risk of major bleeding. Patients with prior ischemic cerebrovascular events are at particularly high risk of both recurrent ischemic events and major bleeding. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) provides an alternative option for stroke prevention in high-risk patients, however, with currently limited evidence. Thus, randomized trials comparing LAAO to NOACs are needed. OBJECTIVE The Occlusion-AF trial is designed to assess whether LAAO is non-inferior to NOAC therapy for reduction of the combined endpoint of stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding (Bleeding Academic Research Consortium ≥ 3) and all-cause mortality in patients with AF and a recent ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). METHODS AND ANALYSIS Investigator-initiated multicenter, multinational, randomized open-label non-inferiority trial with blinded outcome evaluation (PROBE design). Patients with documented AF, and an ischemic stroke or TIA within 6 months will be eligible for enrollment. Major exclusion criteria are modified Rankin Scale > 3 at enrollment, glomerular filtration rate < 15 ml/min, and life-expectancy less than 2 years. A total of 750 patients will be randomized 1:1 to receive either a NOAC or LAAO using the Amplatzer Amulet (Abbott, MN, USA) or Watchman FLX (Boston Scientific, MN, USA) with subsequent life-long aspirin 75 mg daily. Follow-up will be based on in-office and telephone follow-up in combination with long-term follow-up (10 years) through national hospital discharge registries in the individual Nordic countries. The primary outcome will be a composite endpoint of stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding (BARC ≥ 3) and all-cause mortality at 2-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The Occlusion-AF trial is designed to compare LAAO to NOAC therapy for secondary stroke prevention in AF patients with a high risk of recurrent thromboembolic events, i.e. with previous ischemic stroke or TIA, and otherwise eligible for anticoagulation. The results are expected to contribute significantly to the understanding of the effects of LAAO compared to the standard contemporary pharmacological treatment in these patients.
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- Kasper Korsholm
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus N, Denmark; Department of Cardiology, Regional Hospital, West Jutland, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Central Hospital, and Helsinki University Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Clinical Trial Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University and Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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Alme KN, Ulvik A, Askim T, Assmus J, Mollnes TE, Naik M, Næss H, Saltvedt I, Ueland PM, Knapskog AB. Neopterin and kynurenic acid as predictors of stroke recurrence and mortality: a multicentre prospective cohort study on biomarkers of inflammation measured three months after ischemic stroke. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:476. [PMID: 34879833 PMCID: PMC8653541 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02498-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with both ischemic stroke and sedentary behaviour. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive abilities of biomarkers of inflammation and immune modulation associated with sedentary behaviour for ischemic stroke recurrence and mortality in a stroke population. METHODS Patients admitted to hospital for acute stroke were recruited to the prospective multicentre cohort study, the Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke (Nor-COAST) study, from May 2015 until March 2017. Patients with ischemic stroke, blood samples available from the three-month follow-up, and no stroke recurrence before the three-month follow-up were included. Serum was analysed for C-reactive protein (CRP) with high-sensitive technique, and plasma for interleukin-6 (IL-6), neopterin, pyridoxic acid ratio index (PAr-index: 4-pyridoxic acid: [pyrioxal+pyridoxal-5'-phosphate]) and kynurenic acid (KA). Ischemic stroke recurrence and death were identified by the Norwegian Stroke Registry and the Cause of Death Registry until 31 December 2018. RESULTS The study included 354 patients, 57% male, mean age 73 (SD 11) years, mean observation time 2.5 (SD 0.6) years, and median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale of 0 (IQR 1) at three months. CRP was associated with mortality (HR 1.40, CI 1.01, 1.96, p = 0.046), and neopterin was associated with the combined endpoint (recurrent ischemic stroke or death) (HR 1.52, CI 1.06, 2.20, p = 0.023), adjusted for age, sex, prior cerebrovascular disease, modified Rankin Scale, and creatinine. When adding neopterin and KA to the same model, KA was negatively associated (HR 0.57, CI 0.33, 0.97, p = 0.038), and neopterin was positively associated (HR 1.61, CI 1.02, 2.54, p = 0.040) with mortality. Patients with cardioembolic stroke at baseline had higher levels of inflammation at three months. CONCLUSION Neopterin might be a valuable prognostic biomarker in stroke patients. The use of KA as a measure of anti-inflammatory capacity should be investigated further. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov ( NCT02650531 ). First posted on 08/01/2016.
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- Katinka Nordheim Alme
- Institute of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. .,Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Research Laboratory, Nordland Hospital, Bodø, and K.G. Jebsen TREC, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway.,Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science (K2), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for age-related medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Geriatrics, Clinic of internal medicine, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital. Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway
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Barra M, Faiz KW, Dahl FA, Næss H. Stroke Mimics on the Stroke Unit - Temporal trends 2008-2017 at a large Norwegian university hospital. Acta Neurol Scand 2021; 144:695-705. [PMID: 34498731 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to quantify temporal trends in stroke mimics (SM) admissions relative to cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), incidence of hospitalized SMs and characterize the SM case-mix at a general hospital's stroke unit (SU). MATERIALS & METHODS All SU admissions (n = 11240) of patients aged 15 or older to Haukeland University Hospital between 2008-2017 were prospectively included and categorized as CVA or SM. Logistic regression was used to estimate time trends in the proportion of SMs among the admissions. Poisson regression was used to estimate time trends in age- and sex-dependent SM incidence. RESULTS SMs were on average younger thaan CVA patients (68.3 vs. 71.4 years) and had a higher proportion of females (53.6% vs. 44.5%). The total proportion of SM admissions was 51.0%. There was an increasing time trend in the proportion of SM admissions, odds ratio 1.150 per year (p < 0.001), but this trend appears flattening, represented by a significant quadratic time-term, odds ratio 1.009 (p < 0.001). A higher SM proportion was also associated with the time period of a Mass Media Intervention (FAST campaign) in 2014. There was also an increasing trend in SM incidence, that remains after adjusting for age, sex, and population; also, for incidence the trend appears to be flattening. CONCLUSIONS SMs account for approximately half of the SU admissions, and the proportion has been increasing. A FAST campaign appears to have temporarily increased the SM proportion. The age- and sex-dependent incidence of SM has been increasing but appears to flatten out.
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- Mathias Barra
- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH) Akershus University Hospital HF Lørenskog Norway
- Institute for Global Health BCEPSUniversity of Bergen Bergen Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH) Akershus University Hospital HF Lørenskog Norway
- Department of Neurology Akershus University Hospital HF Lørenskog Norway
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- The Health Services Research Unit (HØKH) Akershus University Hospital HF Lørenskog Norway
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- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital HF Bergen Norway
- Centre for age‐related medicine Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
- Institute of clinical medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
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Aarli SJ, Thomassen L, Waje-Andreassen U, Logallo N, Kvistad CE, Næss H, Fromm A. The Course of Carotid Plaque Vulnerability Assessed by Advanced Neurosonology. Front Neurol 2021; 12:702657. [PMID: 34489850 PMCID: PMC8417551 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.702657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke. This risk is related to plaque vulnerability and is characterized by plaque morphology, intraplaque neovascularization, and cerebral microembolization. Advanced neurosonology can identify vulnerable plaques and aid in preventing subsequent stroke. We aimed to assess the time course of cerebral microembolization and intraplaque neovascularization during 6 months of follow-up and to explore the utility of advanced neurosonology in patients with acute cerebral ischemia. Methods: Fifteen patients with acute cerebral ischemia and carotid artery plaques underwent comprehensive extra- and intracranial ultrasound examinations, including microemboli detection and contrast-enhanced ultrasound. The examinations were repeated after 3 and 6 months. Results: We examined 28 plaques in 15 patients. The ultrasonographic features of plaque vulnerability were frequent in symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques. There were no significant differences in stenosis degree, plaque composition, plaque surface, neovascularization, or cerebral microembolization between symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques, but symptomatic plaques had a higher number of vulnerable features. None of the patients had recurrent clinical stroke or transient ischemic attack during the follow-up period. We observed a decrease in cerebral microembolization at 6 months, but no significant change in intraplaque neovascularization. Conclusions: In patients with acute cerebral ischemia and carotid artery plaques, cerebral microembolization decreased during 6 months of follow-up, indicating plaque stabilization. Clinical Trial Registration:ClinicalTrial.gov, identifier NCT02759653.
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- Sander Johan Aarli
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,SESAM - Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Alme KN, Askim T, Assmus J, Mollnes TE, Naik M, Næss H, Saltvedt I, Ueland PM, Ulvik A, Knapskog AB. Investigating novel biomarkers of immune activation and modulation in the context of sedentary behaviour: a multicentre prospective ischemic stroke cohort study. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:318. [PMID: 34399717 PMCID: PMC8365944 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02343-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Sedentary behaviour is associated with disease, but the molecular mechanisms are not understood. Valid biomarkers with predictive and explanatory properties are required. Therefore, we have investigated traditional and novel biomarkers of inflammation and immune modulation and their association to objectively measured sedentary behaviour in an ischemic stroke population. Methods Patients admitted to hospital with acute ischemic stroke were included in the multicentre Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke (Nor-COAST) study (n = 815). For this sub-study (n = 257), sedentary behaviour was registered 3 months after stroke using position transition data from the body-worn sensor, ActivPal®. Blood samples were analysed for high sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), the cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and 10 (IL-10), neopterin, tryptophan (Trp), kynurenine (kyn), kynurenic acid (KA), and three B6 vitamers, pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP), pyridoxal (PL), and pyridoxic acid (PA). The kynurenine/tryptophan ratio (KTR) and the pyridoxic acid ratio index (PAr = PA: PL + PLP) were calculated. Results Of the 815 patients included in the main study, 700 attended the three-month follow-up, and 257 fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this study. Sedentary time was significantly associated with levels of hsCRP, IL-6, neopterin, PAr-index, and KA adjusted for age, sex, waist circumference, and creatinine. In a fully adjusted model including all the significant biomarkers except hsCRP (because of missing values), sedentary time was independently positively associated with the PAr-index and negatively with KA. We did not find an association between sedentary behaviour, IL-10, and KTR. Conclusions The PAr-index is known to capture several modes of inflammation and has previously shown predictive abilities for future stroke. This novel result indicates that the PAr-index could be a useful biomarker in future studies on sedentary behaviour and disease progression. KA is an important modulator of inflammation, and this finding opens new and exciting pathways to understand the hazards of sedentary behaviour. Trial registration The study was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02650531). First posted 08/01/2016. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12883-021-02343-0.
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- Katinka Nordheim Alme
- Institute of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. .,Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Research Laboratory, Nordland Hospital, Bodø, and K.G. Jebsen TREC, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway.,Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science (K2), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for age-related medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Geriatrics, Clinic of internal medicine, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway
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Schellhorn T, Zucknick M, Askim T, Munthe-Kaas R, Ihle-Hansen H, Seljeseth YM, Knapskog AB, Næss H, Ellekjær H, Thingstad P, Wyller TB, Saltvedt I, Beyer MK. Pre-stroke cognitive impairment is associated with vascular imaging pathology: a prospective observational study. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:362. [PMID: 34126944 PMCID: PMC8201706 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02327-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic brain pathology and pre-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) is predictive of post-stroke dementia. The aim of the current study was to measure pre-stroke neurodegenerative and vascular disease burden found on brain MRI and to assess the association between pre-stroke imaging pathology and PCI, whilst also looking for potential sex differences. METHODS This prospective brain MRI cohort is part of the multicentre Norwegian cognitive impairment after stroke (Nor-COAST) study. Patients hospitalized with acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke were included from five participating stroke units. Visual rating scales were used to categorize baseline MRIs (N = 410) as vascular, neurodegenerative, mixed, or normal, based on the presence of pathological imaging findings. Pre-stroke cognition was assessed by interviews of patients or caregivers using the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS). Stroke severity was assessed with the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the association between imaging markers, PCI, and sex. RESULTS Patients' (N = 410) mean (SD) age was 73.6 (±11) years; 182 (44%) participants were female, the mean (SD) NIHSS at admittance was 4.1 (±5). In 68% of the participants, at least one pathological imaging marker was found. Medial temporal lobe atrophy (MTA) was present in 30% of patients, white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in 38% of patients and lacunes in 35% of patients. PCI was found in 30% of the patients. PCI was associated with cerebrovascular pathology (OR 2.5; CI = 1.4 to 4.5, p = 0.001) and mixed pathology (OR 3.4; CI = 1.9 to 6.1, p = 0.001) but was not associated with neurodegeneration (OR 1.0; CI = 0.5 to 2.2; p = 0.973). Pathological MRI markers, including MTA and lacunes, were more prevalent among men, as was a history of clinical stroke prior to the index stroke. The OR of PCI for women was not significantly increased (OR 1.2; CI = 0.8 to 1.9; p = 0.3). CONCLUSIONS Pre-stroke chronic brain pathology is common in stroke patients, with a higher prevalence in men. Vascular pathology and mixed pathology are associated with PCI. There were no significant sex differences for the risk of PCI. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02650531 , date of registration: 08.01.2016.
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- Till Schellhorn
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Medical Department, Ålesund Hospital, Møre and Romsdal Health Trust, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Stroke Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Einstad MS, Saltvedt I, Lydersen S, Ursin MH, Munthe-Kaas R, Ihle-Hansen H, Knapskog AB, Askim T, Beyer MK, Næss H, Seljeseth YM, Ellekjær H, Thingstad P. Associations between post-stroke motor and cognitive function: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:103. [PMID: 33546620 PMCID: PMC7863272 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02055-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Motor and cognitive impairments are frequently observed following stroke, but are often managed as distinct entities, and there is little evidence regarding how they are related. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of concurrent motor and cognitive impairments 3 months after stroke and to examine how motor performance was associated with memory, executive function and global cognition. METHODS The Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke (Nor-COAST) study is a prospective multicentre cohort study including patients hospitalized with acute stroke between May 2015 and March 2017. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used to measure stroke severity at admission. Level of disability was assessed by the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Motor and cognitive functions were assessed 3 months post-stroke using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B), 10-Word List Recall (10WLR), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), dual-task cost (DTC) and grip strength (Jamar®). Cut-offs were set according to current recommendations. Associations were examined using linear regression with cognitive tests as dependent variables and motor domains as covariates, adjusted for age, sex, education and stroke severity. RESULTS Of 567 participants included, 242 (43%) were women, mean (SD) age was 72.2 (11.7) years, 416 (75%) had an NIHSS score ≤ 4 and 475 (84%) had an mRS score of ≤2. Prevalence of concurrent motor and cognitive impairment ranged from 9.5% for DTC and 10WLR to 22.9% for grip strength and TMT-B. SPPB was associated with MoCA (regression coefficient B = 0.465, 95%CI [0.352, 0.578]), TMT-B (B = -9.494, 95%CI [- 11.726, - 7.925]) and 10WLR (B = 0.132, 95%CI [0.054, 0.211]). Grip strength was associated with MoCA (B = 0.075, 95%CI [0.039, 0.112]), TMT-B (B = -1.972, 95%CI [- 2.672, - 1.272]) and 10WLR (B = 0.041, 95%CI [0.016, 0.066]). Higher DTC was associated with more time needed to complete TMT-B (B = 0.475, 95%CI [0.075, 0.875]) but not with MoCA or 10WLR. CONCLUSION Three months after suffering mainly minor strokes, 30-40% of participants had motor or cognitive impairments, while 20% had concurrent impairments. Motor performance was associated with memory, executive function and global cognition. The identification of concurrent impairments could be relevant for preventing functional decline. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02650531 .
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- Marte Stine Einstad
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Medical Department, Ålesund Hospital, Møre and Romsdal Health Trust, Ålesund, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Stroke Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Næss H, Pripp AH. Models do not transform subjective data in to objective data out. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2021; 141:21-0020. [PMID: 33528135 DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.21.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Alme KN, Knapskog AB, Næss H, Naik M, Beyer M, Ellekjaer H, English C, Hansen HI, Kummeneje CS, Munthe-Kaas R, Saltvedt I, Seljeseth Y, Tan X, Thingstad P, Askim T. Is long-bout sedentary behaviour associated with long-term glucose levels 3 months after acute ischaemic stroke? A prospective observational cohort study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e037475. [PMID: 33243789 PMCID: PMC7692836 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Sedentary behaviour is a risk factor for vascular disease and stroke patients are more sedentary than their age-matched peers. The association with glucose levels, as a potential mediator, is unclear, and we have investigated the association between long-bout sedentary behaviour and long-term glucose levels in stroke survivors. METHODS This study uses data from the Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke study, a multicentre cohort study. The patients were recruited at hospital admission for acute stroke, and the follow-up was done at the outpatient clinic. Sedentary behaviour-being in a sitting or reclining position-was registered 3 months after stroke using position transition data from the body-worn sensor activPAL attached to the unaffected thigh. A MATLAB script was developed to extract activity data from 08:00 to 10:00 for 4 days and to categorise the data into four bout-length categories. The primary outcome was glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), analysed at 3 months. Regression models were used to analyse the association between HbA1c and sedentary behaviour in the whole population and stratified based on a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM). Age, body mass index and the use of antidiabetic drugs were added as covariates into the models. RESULTS From a total of 815 included patients, 379 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this study. We found no association between time in sedentary behaviour and HbA1c in the whole stroke population. We found time in sedentary behaviour in bouts of ≥90 min to be associated with a higher HbA1c in patients with DM. CONCLUSION Long-bout sedentary time is associated with a higher HbA1c in patients with DM 3 months after ischaemic stroke. Future research should investigate the benefit of breaking up sedentary time as a secondary preventive measure. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02650531, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02650531.
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- Katinka Nordheim Alme
- Department of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Kavli Research Centre for Geriatrics and Dementia, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Ullevaal, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine (K1), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine (SESAM), Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science (K2), University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Stroke Unit, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Saint Olavs Hospital University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Division of Health Sciences, International Centre for Allied health Evidence, University of South Australia Division of Health Sciences, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Stroke Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Geriatrics, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Saint Olavs Hospital University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Aalesund Hospital, Alesund, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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Morsund ÅH, Ellekjær H, Gramstad A, Reiestad MT, Midgard R, Sando SB, Jonsbu E, Næss H. Factors influencing employment after minor stroke and NSTEMI. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105036. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Thommessen B, Næss H, Logallo N, Kvistad CE, Waje-Andreassen U, Ihle-Hansen H, Ihle-Hansen H, Thomassen L, Morten Rønning O. Tenecteplase versus alteplase after acute ischemic stroke at high age. Int J Stroke 2020; 16:295-299. [PMID: 32631157 DOI: 10.1177/1747493020938306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stroke prevalence is increasing with age. Alteplase is the only agent approved for thrombolytic treatment for patients with ischemic stroke, including patients ≥80 years. In the present study, the aim was to compare efficacy and safety of tenecteplase and alteplase in patients ≥80 years. METHODS Data from the Norwegian Tenecteplase Stroke Trial, a randomized controlled trial comparing alteplase and tenecteplase, were assessed. RESULTS Of the 273 patients ≥80 years included, mean age was 85.5 years.In the intention-to-treat analyses, 43.1% receiving tenecteplase and 39.9% receiving alteplase reached excellent functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score 0-1) after 3 months (odds ratio (OR) 1.14, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.70-1.85, p=0.59). No significant differences among patients in the two treatment groups regarding frequency of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage during the first 48 h were identified (11 (8.5%) in the tenecteplase group, 10 (7.0%) in the alteplase group, OR 1.23, 95% CI 0.50-3.00, p 0.65). Death within 3 months occurred in 18 patients (14.3%) in the tenecteplase group and in 21 (15.3%) in the alteplase group (p 0.84). After excluding stroke mimics, the proportion of patients with excellent functional outcome was 44.1% in the tenecteplase group and 34.4% in the alteplase group (OR 1.50 CI 0.90-2.52, p 0.12). CONCLUSION No differences in the efficacy and safety of tenecteplase versus alteplase in patients ≥80 years were identified. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01949948).
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- Bente Thommessen
- Department of Neurology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Center for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Division of Medicine, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Tharaldsen AR, Sand KM, Dalen I, Wilhelmsen G, Næss H, Midelfart A, Rødahl E, Thomassen L, Hoff JM, Frid LM, Tandstad HK, Hegreberg G, Lundberg K, Karlsen TR, Setseng B, Rohweder G, Indredavik B, Kurz MW, Idicula T. Vision-related quality of life in patients with occipital stroke. Acta Neurol Scand 2020; 141:509-518. [PMID: 32078166 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to detect visual field defects (VFDs) after occipital infarction, investigate the rate of recovery and the impact of VFD upon vision-related quality of life (QoL). MATERIALS AND METHODS Multicenter, prospective study including patients with MRI verified acute occipital infarction (NOR-OCCIP project). Ophthalmological examination including perimetry was performed within 2 weeks and after 6 months. Vision-related QoL was assessed by the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 (VFQ-25) at one and 6 months post-stroke. RESULTS We included 76 patients, reliable perimetry results were obtained in 66 patients (87%) at a median of 8 days after admittance and VFD were found in 52 cases (79%). Evaluation of VFD after 6 months revealed improvement in 52%. Patients with VFD had significantly lower composite score in VFQ-25 at both test points (77 vs 96, P = .001 and 87 vs 97, P = .009), in nine out of eleven subscales of VFQ-25 at 1 month and seven subscales after 6 months, including mental health, dependency, near and distance activities. Milder VFD had better results on VFQ-25 modified composite score (95 vs 74, P = .002).VFD improvement was related to improved VFQ-25 modified composite score (9.6 vs 0.8, P = .018). About 10% of patients with VFD reported driving 1 month post-stroke and 38% after 6 months. CONCLUSION VFD substantially reduces multiple aspects of vision-related QoL. Severity of VFD is related to QoL and VFD improvement results in better QoL. Neglecting visual impairment after stroke may result in deterioration of rehabilitation efforts. Driving post-stroke deserves particular attention.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine Sørlandet Hospital Flekkefjord Flekkefjord Norway
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- Section of Biostatistics Department of Research Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Pedagogy in Teacher Education Faculty of Education Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Centre for Age‐Related Medicine Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Ophthalmology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Faculty of Health VID Specialized University Bergen Norway
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Munthe-Kaas R, Aam S, Ihle-Hansen H, Lydersen S, Knapskog AB, Wyller TB, Fure B, Thingstad P, Askim T, Beyer MK, Næss H, Seljeseth YM, Ellekjær H, Pendlebury ST, Saltvedt I. Impact of different methods defining post-stroke neurocognitive disorder: The Nor-COAST study. Alzheimers Dement (N Y) 2020; 6:e12000. [PMID: 32211505 PMCID: PMC7085256 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Post-stroke neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is common; prevalence varies between studies, partially related to lack of consensus on how to identify cases. The aim was to compare the prevalence of post-stroke NCD using only cognitive assessment (model A), DSM-5 criteria (model B), and the Global Deterioration Scale (model C) and to determine agreement among the three models. METHODS In the Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke study, 599 patients were assessed 3 months after suffering a stroke. RESULTS The prevalence of mild NCD varied from 174 (29%) in model B to 83 (14%) in model C; prevalence of major NCD varied from 249 (42%) in model A to 68 (11%) in model C. Cohen's kappa and Cohen's quadratic weighted kappa showed fair to very good agreement among models; the poorest agreement was found for identification of mild NCD. DISCUSSION The findings indicate a need for international harmonization to classify post-stroke NCD.
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- Ragnhild Munthe-Kaas
- Department of Medicine Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Bærum Hospital Drammen Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine St. Olavs hospital Trondheim University Hospital Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Medicine Vestre Viken Hospital Trust Bærum Hospital Drammen Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Department of Mental Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Neurology Central Hospital Karlstad Sweden and School of Medical Sciences Örebro University Sweden
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Oslo Norway
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway
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- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
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- Medical Department Ålesund Hospital Møre and Romsdal Health Trust Ålesund Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
- Stroke Unit Department of Internal Medicine St. Olavs hospital Trondheim University Hospital Trondheim Norway
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- Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences University of Oxford Oxford UK
- Departments of Acute Internal Medicine and Gerontology John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford UK
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Faculty of Medicine and Health Science NTNU-Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
- Department of Geriatric Medicine St. Olavs hospital Trondheim University Hospital Trondheim Norway
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Novotny V, Næss H, Logallo N. Response by Novotny et al to Letters Regarding Article, “Short-Term Outcome and In-Hospital Complications After Acute Cerebral Infarcts in Multiple Arterial Territories”. Stroke 2020; 51:e15-e16. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.027993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Vojtech Novotny
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Nawaz B, Eide GE, Fromm A, Øygarden H, Sand KM, Thomassen L, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U. Young ischaemic stroke incidence and demographic characteristics - The Norwegian stroke in the young study - A three-generation research program. Eur Stroke J 2019; 4:347-354. [PMID: 31903433 PMCID: PMC6921944 DOI: 10.1177/2396987319863601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study (NOR-SYS) is a three-generation research program of young ischaemic stroke. In this study, we assessed ischaemic stroke incidence, education and work status among young stroke patients. Furthermore, we evaluated the participation of family members for future validated information on hereditary cardiovascular events. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients aged 15-60 years with radiologically verified acute ischaemic stroke, admitted to Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway from 2010 to 2015, were included. Patients' partners, common offspring ≥ 18 years and biological parents of patients and partners were invited to participate. Ischaemic stroke incidence was analysed with respect to year, age and sex using multiple logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 385 patients, 260 partners (80.0%) and 414 offspring (74.6%) were clinically examined. The mean annual ischaemic stroke incidence rate was 30.2 per 100,000. Incidence was higher in men, and the difference was accentuated with increasing age (p = 0.008). There was no sex difference in educational status (p = 0.104) in contrast to work status (p < 0.001) for patients. In all, 84.1% of men worked, and of these, 80.3% are fulltime. In all, 74.4% of women worked, and of these, 52.9% are fulltime. Parents participated by returning a questionnaire. For patients, 91 fathers (55.2%) and 142 mothers (57.3%) participated. For partners, 48 fathers (38.4%) and 68 mothers (40.2%) participated. CONCLUSION The mean annual incidence rate of young stroke was 30.2 per 100,000, and the incidence rate was higher in men. Work status was high among both sexes. Active participation rates were high for patients, partners and offspring.
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- Beenish Nawaz
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen,
Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital,
Bergen, Norway
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University
of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen,
Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Sørlandet Hospital, Kristiansand,
Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Sørlandet Hospital, Flekkefjord,
Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen,
Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen,
Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen,
Norway
- SESAM, Centre for Age-related Medicine, Stavanger University
Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Novotny V, Khanevski AN, Bjerkreim AT, Kvistad CE, Fromm A, Waje-Andreassen U, Næss H, Thomassen L, Logallo N. Short-Term Outcome and In-Hospital Complications After Acute Cerebral Infarcts in Multiple Arterial Territories. Stroke 2019; 50:3625-3627. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.027049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose—
Patients with acute cerebral infarcts in multiple arterial territories (MACI) represent a substantial portion of the stroke population. There are no data on short-term outcome and in-hospital complications in patients with MACI. We compared patients with MACI with patients having acute cerebral infarct(s) in a single arterial territory.
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We analyzed 3343 patients with diffusion-weighted imaging-confirmed acute cerebral infarcts. MACI was defined as at least 2 acute cerebral ischemic lesions in at least 2 arterial cerebral territories. Patients with MACI were compared with patients with acute cerebral infarct(s) in a single arterial territory for relevant in-hospital complications and short-term outcome, namely National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and modified Rankin Scale at day 7 after admission or at discharge when earlier.
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A total of 311 patients (9.3%) met the definition of MACI. Both median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (2 [1–7] versus 1 [0–4]) and modified Rankin Scale (3 [1–4] versus 2 [1–3]) were higher in patients with MACI. MACI was independently associated with higher National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and modified Rankin Scale. Deep venous thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and any complications were more frequent in patients with MACI.
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In-hospital complications were more frequent in patients with MACI, which may adversely affect short-term clinical and functional outcome. Closer follow-up of patients with MACI during hospitalization may prevent such events and negative progression.
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- Vojtech Novotny
- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
- The National Association for Public Health, Oslo, Norway (A.N.K.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Center for Age-related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Norway (H.N.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery (N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., A.N.K., A.T.B., C.E.K., A.F., L.T., N.L.)
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Rønning OM, Logallo N, Thommessen B, Tobro H, Novotny V, Kvistad CE, Aamodt AH, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U, Thomassen L. Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase Between 3 and 4.5 Hours in Low National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. Stroke 2019; 50:498-500. [PMID: 30602354 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.024223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose- Thrombolysis with alteplase has beneficial effect on outcome and is safe within 4.5 hours. The present study compares the efficacy and safety of tenecteplase and alteplase in patients treated 3 to 4.5 hours after ischemic stroke. Methods- The data are from a prespecified substudy of patients included in The NOR-TEST (Norwegian Tenecteplase Stroke Trial), a randomized control trial comparing tenecteplase with alteplase. Results- The median admission National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale for this study population was 3 (interquartile range, 2-6). In the intention-to-treat analysis, 57% of patients that received tenecteplase and 53% of patients that received alteplase reached good functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale score of 0-1) at 3 months (odds ratio, 1.19; 95% CI, 0.68-2.10). The rates of intracranial hemorrhage in the first 48 hours were 5.7% in the tenecteplase group and 6.7% in the alteplase group (odds ratio, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.26-2.70). At 3 months, mortality was 5.7% and 4.5%, respectively. After excluding stroke mimics and patients with modified Rankin Scale score of >1 before stroke, the proportion of patients with good functional outcome was 61% in the tenecteplase group and 57% in the alteplase group (odds ratio, 1.24; 95% CI, 0.65-2.37). Conclusions- Tenecteplase is at least as effective as alteplase to achieve a good clinical outcome in patients with mild stroke treated between 3 and 4.5 hours after ischemic stroke. Clinical Trial Registration- URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov . Unique identifier: NCT01949948.
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- Ole Morten Rønning
- From the Division of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway (O.M.R., B.T).,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (O.M.R.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery (N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Division of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway (O.M.R., B.T)
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- Department of Neurology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway (H.T.)
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- Department of Neurology (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., U.W.-A., L.T.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., L.T.)
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- Department of Neurology (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., U.W.-A., L.T.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., L.T.)
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Norway (A.H.A.)
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- Department of Neurology (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., U.W.-A., L.T.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., L.T.).,Center for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Norway (H.N.)
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- Department of Neurology (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., U.W.-A., L.T.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., U.W.-A., L.T.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (V.N., C.E.K., H.N., L.T.)
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Khanevski AN, Kvistad CE, Novotny V, Næss H, Thomassen L, Logallo N, Bjerkreim AT. Incidence and Etiologies of Stroke Mimics After Incident Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack. Stroke 2019; 50:2937-2940. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.026573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose—
Stroke mimics (SM) pose a common clinical challenge, but the burden of SM in patients with previous ischemic stroke (IS) or transient ischemic attack is unknown. The objective of this study was to calculate the incidence of SM in IS survivors, compare it with the incidence of recurrent stroke in the same population, and explore the time-dependent patterns of SM etiologies.
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This prospective cohort study registered SM events and etiologies among 1872 IS and transient ischemic attack survivors diagnosed with index stroke at Haukeland University Hospital stroke unit from 2007 to 2013 by review of medical records. Cumulative incidences of SM were estimated with a competing risks Cox model and compared with incidence of recurrent stroke in the same population.
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During 8172 person-years of follow-up, 339 patients had 480 SM events. The cumulative incidence rate of SM during follow-up was 58.7 per 1.000 person-years (95% CI, 53.7–64.2) compared with 34.0 per 1.000 person-years (95% CI, 30.2–38.2) for recurrent stroke in the same time period. The risks of SM and recurrent stroke were highest the first year after index IS or transient ischemic attack. The most frequent SM diagnoses were sequelae of cerebral infarction (19.8%), medical observation, and evaluation for suspected cerebrovascular disease (15.6%) and infections (14.0%). The 2 most frequent and unspecific diagnoses (sequelae of cerebral infarction and medical observation) were clustered in the first months after index stroke.
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SM after IS or transient ischemic attack are more frequent than recurrent stroke and the risk is especially high in the early period. SMs are multietiological and unspecific diagnoses are most frequent early after index stroke.
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- Andrej Netland Khanevski
- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurosurgery (N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., N.L., A.T.B.)
- Department of Neurology (A.N.K., C.E.K., V.N., H.N., L.T., A.T.B.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Norwegian Health Association, Oslo, Norway (A.N.K.)
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Morsund ÅH, Ellekjær H, Gramstad A, Reiestad MT, Midgard R, Sando SB, Jonsbu E, Næss H. The development of cognitive and emotional impairment after a minor stroke: A longitudinal study. Acta Neurol Scand 2019; 140:281-289. [PMID: 31265131 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To study the development of cognitive and emotional symptoms between 3 and 12 months after a minor stroke. MATERIAL AND METHODS We included patients from stroke units at hospitals in the Central Norway Health Authority and from Haukeland University Hospital. We administered a selection of cognitive tests, and the patients completed a questionnaire 3 and 12 months post-stroke. Cognitive impairment was defined as impairment of ≥2 cognitive tests. RESULTS A total of 324 patients completed the 3-month testing, whereas 37 patients were lost to follow-up at 12 months. The results showed significant improvement of cognitive function defined as impairment of ≥2 cognitive tests (P = .03) from months 3 to 12. However, most patients still showed cognitive impairment at 12 months with a prevalence of 35.4%. There is significant association between several of the cognitive tests and hypertension and smoking (P = .002 and .05). The prevalence of depression, but not anxiety, increased from 3 to 12 months (P = .04). The prevalence of fatigue did not change and was thus still high with 29.5% after 12 months. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that an improvement of cognitive function still occurs between 3 and 12 months. Despite this, the prevalence of mostly minor cognitive impairment still remains high 12 months after the stroke. The increasing prevalence of depressive symptoms highlights the importance of being vigilant of depressive symptoms throughout the rehabilitation period. Furthermore, high prevalence of fatigue persisted.
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- Åse H. Morsund
- Department of Neurology Møre and Romsdal Health Trust, Molde Hospital Molde Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
- Stroke Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, St Olav's Hospital University Hospital of Trondheim Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Department of Biological and Medical Psychology University of Bergen Bergen Norway
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- Department of Psychiatry Møre and Romsdal Health Trust, Molde Hospital Molde Norway
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- Department of Neurology Møre and Romsdal Health Trust, Molde Hospital Molde Norway
- Unit for Applied Clinical Research Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
- Department of Neurology, St Olavs Hospital University Hospital of Trondheim Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Psychiatry Møre og Romsdal Health Trust Molde Norway
- Department of Mental Health Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim Norway
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- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Centre for Age‐related Medicine Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
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Khanevski AN, Bjerkreim AT, Novotny V, Næss H, Thomassen L, Logallo N, Kvistad CE. Recurrent ischemic stroke: Incidence, predictors, and impact on mortality. Acta Neurol Scand 2019; 140:3-8. [PMID: 30929256 PMCID: PMC6594196 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background and purpose Recurrent ischemic stroke (IS) or TIA is frequent with a considerable variation in incidence and mortality across populations. Current data on stroke recurrence and mortality are useful to examine trends, risk factors, and treatment effects. In this study, we calculated the incidence of recurrent IS or TIA in a hospital‐based stroke population in Western Norway, investigated recurrence factors, and estimated the effect of recurrence on all‐cause mortality. Methods This prospective cohort study registered recurrence and mortality among 1872 IS and TIA survivors admitted to the stroke unit at Haukeland University Hospital between July 2007 and December 2013. Recurrence and death until September 1, 2016, were identified by medical chart review. Cumulative incidences of recurrence were estimated with a competing risks Cox model. Multivariate Cox models were used to examine recurrence factors and mortality. Results During follow‐up, 220 patients had 277 recurrent IS or TIAs. The cumulative recurrence rate was 5.4% at 1 year, 11.3% at 5 years, and 14.2% at the end of follow‐up. Hypertension (HR = 1.65, 95% CI 1.21‐2.25), prior symptomatic stroke (HR = 1.63, 95% CI 1.18‐2.24), chronic infarcts on MRI (HR = 1.48, 95% CI 1.10‐1.99), and age (HR 1.02/year, 95% CI 1.00‐1.03) were independently associated with recurrence. A total of 668 (35.7%) patients died during follow‐up. Recurrence significantly increased the all‐cause mortality (HR = 2.55, 95% CI 2.04‐3.18). Conclusions The risk of recurrent IS stroke or TIA was modest in our population and was associated with previously established risk factors. Recurrence more than doubled the all‐cause mortality.
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- Andrej Netland Khanevski
- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Norwegian Health Association Oslo Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
- Centre for Age‐Related Medicine Stavanger University Hospital Stavanger Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurosurgery Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine University of Bergen Bergen Norway
- Department of Neurology Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
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Kvistad CE, Novotny V, Kurz MW, Rønning OM, Thommessen B, Carlsson M, Waje-Andreassen U, Næss H, Thomassen L, Logallo N. Safety and Outcomes of Tenecteplase in Moderate and Severe Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2019; 50:1279-1281. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.119.025041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Christopher Elnan Kvistad
- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (C.E.K., V.N., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T., N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (C.E.K., V.N., M.W.K., L.T., N.L.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (C.E.K., V.N., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T., N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (C.E.K., V.N., M.W.K., L.T., N.L.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (C.E.K., V.N., M.W.K., L.T., N.L.)
- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience Research Group (M.W.K.), Stavanger University Hospital, Norway
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway (O.M.R., B.T.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (O.M.R., B.T.)
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- Division of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway (O.M.R., B.T.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway (O.M.R., B.T.)
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- Department of Neurology, Nordlandssykehuset, Bodø, Norway (M.C.)
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø (M.C.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (C.E.K., V.N., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T., N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- From the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurovascular Diseases (C.E.K., V.N., U.W.-A., H.N., L.T., N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine (H.N.), Stavanger University Hospital, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (C.E.K., V.N., M.W.K., L.T., N.L.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery (N.L.), Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway (C.E.K., V.N., M.W.K., L.T., N.L.)
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Ratajczak-Tretel B, Lambert AT, Johansen H, Halvorsen B, Bjerkeli V, Russell D, Sandset EC, Ihle-Hansen H, Eriksen E, Næss H, Novotny V, Khanevski AN, Truelsen TC, Idicula T, Ægidius KL, Tobro H, Krogseth SB, Ihle-Hansen H, Hagberg G, Kruuse C, Arntzen K, Bakkejord GK, Villseth M, Nakstad I, Eldøen G, Shafiq R, Gulsvik A, Kurz M, Rezai M, Sømark J, Tingvoll SH, Jonassen C, Ingebrigtsen S, Steffensen LH, Kremer C, Atar D, Aamodt AH. Atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke and transient ischaemic attack - The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (NOR-FIB) Study: Rationale and design. Eur Stroke J 2019; 4:172-180. [PMID: 31259265 DOI: 10.1177/2396987319837089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Purpose Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often suspected as a probable cause of cryptogenic stroke. Continuous long-term ECG monitoring using insertable cardiac monitors is a clinically effective technique to screen for atrial fibrillation and superior to conventional follow-up in cryptogenic stroke. However, more studies are needed to identify factors which can help selecting patients with the highest possibility of detecting atrial fibrillation with prolonged rhythm monitoring. The clinical relevance of short-term atrial fibrillation, the need for medical intervention and the evaluation as to whether intervention results in improved clinical outcomes should be assessed. Method The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Study is an international, multicentre, prospective, observational trial evaluating the occurrence of occult atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischaemic attack from the Nordic countries are included and will have the Reveal LINQ® Insertable cardiac monitor system implanted for 12 months for atrial fibrillation detection. Biomarkers which can be used as predictors for atrial fibrillation and may identify patients, who could derive the most clinical benefit from the detection of atrial fibrillation by prolonged monitoring, are being studied. Conclusion The primary endpoint is atrial fibrillation burden within 12 months of continuous rhythm monitoring. Secondary endpoints are atrial fibrillation burden within six months, levels of biomarkers predicting atrial fibrillation, CHA2DS2-VASc score, incidence of recurrent stroke or transient ischaemic attack, use of anticoagulation and antiarrhythmic drugs, and quality of life measurements. The clinical follow-up period is 12 months. The study started in 2017 and the completion is expected at the end of 2020.
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- Barbara Ratajczak-Tretel
- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, St. Olav University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Telemark Hospital, Skien, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Vestfold Hospital, Tønsberg, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Bærum, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Bærum, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Herlev Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology, Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Drammen Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Molde Hospital, Molde, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Lillehammer, Norway
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- Center of Laboratory Medicine, Østfold Hospital Trust, Grålum, Norway.,Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Cardiology B, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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Thingstad P, Askim T, Beyer MK, Bråthen G, Ellekjær H, Ihle-Hansen H, Knapskog AB, Lydersen S, Munthe-Kaas R, Næss H, Pendlebury ST, Seljeseth YM, Saltvedt I. The Norwegian Cognitive impairment after stroke study (Nor-COAST): study protocol of a multicentre, prospective cohort study. BMC Neurol 2018; 18:193. [PMID: 30477436 PMCID: PMC6260901 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-018-1198-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early and late onset post-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) contributes substantially to disability following stroke, and is a high priority within stroke research. The aetiology for PCI is complex and related to the stroke itself, brain resilience, comorbid brain diseases, prestroke vulnerability and complications during the hospital stay. The aim of the Norwegian Cognitive Impairment After Stroke study (Nor-COAST) is to quantify and measure levels of cognitive impairments in a general Norwegian stroke population and to identify biological and clinical markers associated with prognosis for cognitive disorders following incident stroke. The study will be organised within five work packages: 1) Incidence and trajectories 2) Pathological mechanisms 3) Development of a risk score 4) Impact of physical activity and 5) Adherence to secondary prevention. METHODS Nor-COAST is an ongoing multicentre (five participating hospitals), prospective, cohort study with consecutive inclusion during the acute phase and with follow-up at three and 18 months, and at three years. Inclusion criteria are stroke defined according to the WHO criteria. During the recruitment period from 18.05.2015 to 31.03.2017, 816 participants have been included. Cognitive impairment will be classified according to the DSM-5 criteria using a consensus group. Cognitive function is assessed by a standardised neuropsychological test battery, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Trail making A and B, ten-word immediate and delayed recall test, the Controlled Oral Word Association, Global Deterioration Scale and proxy based information by and the Ascertain Dementia 8 item informant questionnaire. Biomarkers include magnetic resonance imaging, routine blood samples and bio-banking. Clinical assessments include characteristics of the stroke, comorbidity, delirium, frailty and tests for cognitive and physical function, sensor based activity monitoring and adherence to secondary prophylaxis. DISCUSSION Nor-COAST is the first Norwegian multicentre study to quantify burden of PCI that will provide reliable estimates in a general stroke population. A multidisciplinary approach aiming to identify biomarkers and clinical markers of overall prognosis will add new knowledge about risk profiles, including pre-stroke vulnerability and modifiable factors such as physical activity and secondary prophylaxis of relevance for clinical practice and later intervention studies. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02650531 . Retrospectively registered January 8, 2016. First participant included May 18, 2015.
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- Pernille Thingstad
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neurology and Clin. Neurophysiology, St Olavs University hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Internal Medicine, Stroke Unit, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Geriatrics, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Care, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Institute of clinical medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Geriatrics, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Aamodt AH, Kurz M, Jacobsen EA, Totland JA, Rønning OM, Thomassen L, Lund CG, Næss H. Indications for thrombectomy. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2018; 138:18-0771. [PMID: 30378416 DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.18.0771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Kvistad CE, Novotny V, Næss H, Hagberg G, Ihle-Hansen H, Waje-Andreassen U, Thomassen L, Logallo N. Safety and predictors of stroke mimics in The Norwegian Tenecteplase Stroke Trial (NOR-TEST). Int J Stroke 2018; 14:508-516. [DOI: 10.1177/1747493018790015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Background Stroke mimics are frequently treated with thrombolysis in clinical practice and thrombolytic trials. Although alteplase in stroke mimics has proven to be safe, safety of tenecteplase in stroke mimics has not been assessed in an ischemic stroke study setting. We aimed to assess clinical characteristics and safety of stroke mimics treated with thrombolysis in the Norwegian Tenecteplase Stroke Trial. We also aimed to identify possible predictors of stroke mimics as compared to patients with acute cerebral ischemia. Methods Norwegian Tenecteplase Stroke Trial was a phase-3 trial investigating safety and efficacy of tenecteplase vs. alteplase in patients with suspected acute cerebral ischemia. Two groups were defined based on diagnose at discharge: patients with a different diagnose than ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (stroke mimics group) and patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (acute cerebral ischemia group). Logistic regression analyses were performed with stroke mimics vs. acute cerebral ischemia as dependent variable to identify predictors of stroke mimics. Results Of 1091 randomized patients, 181 (16.6%) were stroke mimics. Migraine (22.2%) and peripheral vertigo (11.4%) were the two most frequent stroke mimic-diagnoses. There was no symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage in the stroke mimics group. Stroke mimics were independently associated with age ≤60 years (OR 2.75, p < 0.001), female sex (OR 1.48, p = 0.026), no history of myocardial infarction (OR 2.03, p = 0.045), systolic BP ≤ 150 mmHg (OR 2.33, p < 0.001), NIHSS ≤ 6 points (OR 1.83, p = 0.011), sensory loss (OR 1.55, p = 0.015), and no facial paresis (OR 2.41, p < 0.001) on admission. Conclusion Thrombolysis with tenecteplase seems to be as safe as with alteplase in stroke mimics. Predictors were identified for stroke mimics which may contribute to differentiate stroke mimics from acute cerebral ischemia in future stroke trials.
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- Christopher Elnan Kvistad
- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken HT, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Medicine, Vestre Viken HT, Bærum Hospital, Drammen, Norway
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- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Neurovascular Diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurosurgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Logallo N, Novotny V, Assmus J, Kvistad CE, Alteheld L, Rønning OM, Thommessen B, Amthor KF, Ihle-Hansen H, Kurz M, Tobro H, Kaur K, Stankiewicz M, Carlsson M, Morsund Å, Idicula T, Aamodt AH, Lund C, Næss H, Waje-Andreassen U, Thomassen L. Tenecteplase versus alteplase for management of acute ischaemic stroke (NOR-TEST): a phase 3, randomised, open-label, blinded endpoint trial. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:781-788. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(17)30253-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 205] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nakling AE, Aarsland D, Næss H, Wollschlaeger D, Fladby T, Hofstad H, Wehling E. Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Stroke Patients: Neuropsychological Assessment, Depression, and Self-Reports. Dement Geriatr Cogn Dis Extra 2017; 7:283-296. [PMID: 29033974 PMCID: PMC5624240 DOI: 10.1159/000478851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Following stroke, clinicians are challenged to detect and untangle symptoms of cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders. Additionally, they need to evaluate the informative value of self-reports to identify patients in need of further attendance. AIMS To examine the association between neuropsychological measures, symptoms of depression, and self-reported cognitive function. METHODS One-hundred and five chronic stroke patients underwent assessment covering 6 cognitive domains and answered the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Memory and Thinking Scale from the Stroke Impact Scale 1 year after stroke. Age and gender difference in cognitive impairment were examined; linear regression was used to predict depression scores. Sensitivity and specificity analyses were used to validate self-reported functioning against performance on cognitive tests. RESULTS Cognitive impairment was observed in 60% of the patients in at least 1 cognitive domain. Cognitive performance was associated with symptoms of depression as well as with self-reported cognitive function. The final analyses revealed low sensitivity and specificity for the Memory and Thinking subscale from the Stroke Impact Scale. CONCLUSION Cognitive impairment occurs frequently even in patients in a chronic phase after stroke and predicts symptoms of depression. Using the Stroke Impact Scale, clinicians should be aware of low sensitivity of self-reported cognitive function.
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- Arne E Nakling
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.,Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway.,Department of Neurology, Faculty Division, Akershus University Hospital, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Aaslund MK, Moe-Nilssen R, Gjelsvik BB, Bogen B, Næss H, Hofstad H, Skouen JS. A longitudinal study investigating how stroke severity, disability, and physical function the first week post-stroke are associated with walking speed six months post-stroke. Physiother Theory Pract 2017; 33:932-942. [DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1360424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Mona Kristin Aaslund
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Physiotherapy, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Centre for age-related medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Owe J, Næss H, Tysnes OB. Hvem skal utrede kronisk utmattelse? Tidsskriftet 2017; 137:21-22. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.16.0902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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- Nevrologisk avdeling Haukeland universitetssykehus
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Owe JF, Næss H, Gjerde IO, Bødtker JE, Tysnes OB. Investigation of suspected chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalopathy. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2016; 136:227-32. [PMID: 26860382 DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.15.0229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic fatigue is a frequently occurring problem in both the primary and specialist health services. The Department of Neurology at Haukeland University Hospital has established a standard assessment for patients referred with suspected CFS/ME. This study reports diagnoses and findings upon assessment, and considers the benefit of supplementary examinations. MATERIAL AND METHOD Diagnoses and findings from examinations of 365 patients assessed for suspected CFS/ME are retrospectively reported. RESULTS A total of 48 patients (13.2%) were diagnosed with CFS/ME, while a further 18 patients (4.9%) were diagnosed with post-infectious fatigue. Mental and behavioural disorders were diagnosed in 169 patients (46.3%), and these represented by far the largest group. Serious, but unrecognised somatic illness was discovered in two patients, while changes of uncertain significance were identified by MRI and lumbar puncture in a few patients. INTERPRETATION Fatigue is a frequently occurring symptom in the population. Thorough somatic and psychiatric investigation is necessary before referral to the specialist health services. Mental disorders and reactions to life crises are common and important differential diagnoses for CFS/ME. Long waiting times in the specialist health services may result in delayed diagnosis for these patients.
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- Nevrologisk avdeling Haukeland universitetssykehus og Universitet i Bergen
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- Nevrologisk avdeling Haukeland universitetssykehus og Universitet i Bergen
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Owe JF, Næss H, Gjerde IO, Bødtker JE, Tysnes OB. Utredning ved mistenkt kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati. Tidsskriftet 2016; 136:510. [DOI: 10.4045/tidsskr.16.0187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Bjerkreim AT, Thomassen L, Waje-Andreassen U, Selvik HA, Næss H. Hospital Readmission after Intracerebral Hemorrhage. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 25:157-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2015.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2015] [Revised: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Selvik HA, Thomassen L, Bjerkreim AT, Næss H. Cancer-Associated Stroke: The Bergen NORSTROKE Study. Cerebrovasc Dis Extra 2015; 5:107-13. [PMID: 26648966 PMCID: PMC4662340 DOI: 10.1159/000440730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Underlying malignancy can cause ischemic stroke in some patients. Mechanisms include the affection of the coagulation cascade, tumor mucin secretion, infections and nonbacterial endocarditis. The release of necrotizing factor and interleukins may cause inflammation of the endothelial lining, creating a prothrombotic surface that triggers thromboembolic events, including stroke. The aims of this study were to assess the occurrence of cancer in patients who had recently suffered an ischemic stroke and to detect possible associations between stroke and cancer subtypes. Methods All ischemic stroke patients registered in the Norwegian Stroke Research Registry (NORSTROKE) as part of the ongoing Bergen NORSTROKE study were included. Blood samples were obtained on admission. Stroke etiology was determined by the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) criteria, and the severity of stroke was defined according to the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score. Information about cancer disease after stroke was obtained from patient medical records and The Cancer Registry of Norway. Results From a total of 1,282 ischemic stroke patients with no history of cancer, 55 (4.3%) patients were diagnosed with cancer after stroke. The median time from stroke onset to cancer diagnosis was 14.0 months (interquartile range 6.2-24.5). Twenty-three (41.8%) patients were diagnosed with cancer within 1 year and 13 (23.6%) within 6 months. The most common cancer type was lung cancer (19.0%). By Cox regression analysis, cancer after stroke was associated with elevated D-dimer levels on admittance (p < 0.001), age (p = 0.01) and smoking (p = 0.04). Conclusions Cancer-associated stroke is rare, and routine investigation for cancer seems unwarranted in acute ischemic stroke. However, in stroke patients with elevated levels of blood coagulation factors, C-reactive protein, higher age and a history of smoking, underlying malignancy should be considered. Our study suggests that an unknown stroke etiology does not predict malignancy.
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- Henriette Aurora Selvik
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway ; Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway ; Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway ; Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway ; Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway ; Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Seiffge DJ, Hooff RJ, Nolte CH, Béjot Y, Turc G, Ikenberg B, Berge E, Persike M, Dequatre-Ponchelle N, Strbian D, Pfeilschifter W, Zini A, Tveiten A, Næss H, Michel P, Sztajzel R, Luft A, Gensicke H, Traenka C, Hert L, Scheitz JF, De Marchis GM, Bonati LH, Peters N, Charidimou A, Werring DJ, Palm F, Reinhard M, Niesen WD, Nagao T, Pezzini A, Caso V, Nederkoorn PJ, Kägi G, von Hessling A, Padjen V, Cordonnier C, Erdur H, Lyrer PA, Brouns R, Steiner T, Tatlisumak T, Engelter ST. Recanalization Therapies in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients. Circulation 2015; 132:1261-9. [DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.015484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background—
We explored the safety of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) or intra-arterial treatment (IAT) in patients with ischemic stroke on non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs, last intake <48 hours) in comparison with patients (1) taking vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or (2) without previous anticoagulation (no-OAC).
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This is a multicenter cohort pilot study. Primary outcome measures were (1) occurrence of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in 3 categories: any ICH (ICH
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), symptomatic ICH according to the criteria of the European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study II (ECASS-II) (sICH
ECASS-II
) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) thrombolysis trial (sICH
NINDS
); and (2) death (at 3 months). Cohorts were compared by using propensity score matching. Our NOAC cohort comprised 78 patients treated with IVT/IAT and the comparison groups of 441 VKA patients and 8938 no-OAC patients. The median time from last NOAC intake to IVT/IAT was 13 hours (interquartile range, 8–22 hours). In VKA patients, median pre-IVT/IAT international normalized ratio was 1.3 (interquartile range, 1.1–1.6). ICH
any
was observed in 18.4% NOAC patients versus 26.8% in VKA patients and 17.4% in no-OAC patients. sICH
ECASS-II
and sICH
NINDS
occurred in 2.6%/3.9% NOAC patients, in comparison with 6.5%/9.3% of VKA patients and 5.0%/7.2% of no-OAC patients, respectively. At 3 months, 23.0% of NOAC patients in comparison with 26.9% of VKA patients and 13.9% of no-OAC patients had died. Propensity score matching revealed no statistically significant differences.
Conclusions—
IVT/IAT in selected patients with ischemic stroke under NOAC treatment has a safety profile similar to both IVT/IAT in patients on subtherapeutic VKA treatment or in those without previous anticoagulation. However, further prospective studies are needed, including the impact of specific coagulation tests.
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Affiliation(s)
- David J. Seiffge
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Robbert-JanVan Hooff
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Christian H. Nolte
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Yannick Béjot
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Guillaume Turc
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Benno Ikenberg
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Eivind Berge
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Malte Persike
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Nelly Dequatre-Ponchelle
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Daniel Strbian
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Waltraud Pfeilschifter
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Andrea Zini
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Arnstein Tveiten
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Halvor Næss
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Patrik Michel
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Roman Sztajzel
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Andreas Luft
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Henrik Gensicke
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Christopher Traenka
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Lisa Hert
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Jan F. Scheitz
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Gian Marco De Marchis
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Leo H. Bonati
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Nils Peters
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Andreas Charidimou
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - David J. Werring
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Frederick Palm
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Matthias Reinhard
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Wolf-Dirk Niesen
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Takehiko Nagao
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Alessandro Pezzini
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Valeria Caso
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Paul J. Nederkoorn
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Georg Kägi
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Alexander von Hessling
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Visnja Padjen
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Charlotte Cordonnier
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Hebun Erdur
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Philippe A. Lyrer
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Raf Brouns
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
| | - Thorsten Steiner
- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
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- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
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- From Stroke Center and Neurology, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland (D.J.S., H.G., C.T., L.H., G.M.D.M., L.H.B., N.P., P.A.L., S.T.E.); Department of Neurology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel and Center for Neurosciences (C4N), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium (R.-J.V.H., R.B.); Department of Neurology and Center for Stroke Research Charité, Berlin, Germany (C.H.N., J.F.S., H.E.); Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Dijon, France (Y.B.); Department of Neurology, Sainte-Anne
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