Background and Purpose— Although experimental data suggest that statin therapy may
improve neurological outcome after acute cerebral ischemia, the results from clinical studies are …

Background Depression after stroke occurs in 33% of individuals. It is grossly underdiagnosed
and untreated. Objective The authors studied sex differences in the prevalence of post-…

Background Routine monitoring of the quality of stroke care is becoming increasingly
important since patient outcomes could be improved with better access to proven treatments. It …

Background Atrial fibrillation is a leading preventable cause of recurrent stroke for which
early detection and treatment are critical. However, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often …

Background Adults with diabetes are thought to have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD),
irrespective of their age. The main aim of this study was to find out the age at which …

Background and Purpose— Warfarin is the most effective stroke prevention medication for
high-risk individuals with atrial fibrillation, yet it is often underused. This study examined the …

Background— Stroke is an important cause of death and disability in women as well as men.
However, little is known about sex differences in stroke care and outcomes. Methods— The …

Objectives: Pneumonia is the most common medical complication after stroke. Although several
risk factors have been reported, the role of common comorbidities in the development of …

BACKGROUND: In ambulatory care settings, patients with limited English proficiency receive
lower quality of care. Limited information is available describing outcomes for inpatients. …

Background Government legislators and research ethics boards in some jurisdictions require
all patients to give written informed consent before enrollment in clinical registries. However…