Stroke Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 2 Issue 12

Processes of care and medical complications in patients with stroke

Source: Stroke 2011 Jan; 42 (1): 167-172

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study examines the link between processes of care and the risk of medical complications in patients with stroke. The processes of care examined include early admission to a stroke unit, early initiation of antiplatelet or oral anticoagulant therapy, early CT/MRI scan, and early assessment by a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Effects of B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids on cardiovascular diseases: a randomised placebo controlled trial

Source: BMJ 2010 Nov; 341: c6273

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Date of publication: November 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial investigates whether dietary supplementation with B vitamins or omega 3 fatty acids, or both, could prevent major cardiovascular events in patients with a history of ischaemic heart disease or stroke.

Length of publication: 9 page article

Healthcare without walls: A framework for delivering telehealth at scale

Source: 2020health.org

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This document is an independent report designed to inform the future NHS strategy for telehealth. The report looks at the rapidly developing problem for the NHS in treating people with long term conditions and how this can be improved by telehealth technology.

Length of publication: 110 pages

The role of the community stroke rehabilitation nurse

Source: British Journal of Nursing 2010 Sep; 19 (16): 1033-1038

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Date of publication: September 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study describes a service development project undertaken in Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust’s community stroke rehabilitation team to identify and explore the unique contributions of community stroke rehabilitation nurses in an established ESD team.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Red Meat Consumption and Risk of Stroke in Swedish Women

Source: Stroke 2010 Dec 16. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study examines the association between red meat consumption and stroke incidence in a cohort of Swedish women. Findings from this study suggest that red and processed meat consumption may increase the risk of cerebral infarction in this group.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Fish consumption and risk of stroke in Swedish women

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010 Dec 29. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study examines the association between fish consumption and stroke incidence in women using a population-based prospective cohort. The results suggest that the consumption of fish, especially lean fish, may reduce risk of stroke in women.

Length of publication: 7 page article

Increased Risk of Stroke in the Year After a Hip Fracture: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study

Source: Stroke 2010 Dec 23. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: December 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Stroke is a documented risk factor for hip fracture. However, no documented studies are available on the risk of stroke among patients with hip fracture. This study investigated the frequency and risk of stroke after hip fracture using a nationwide population-based study.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Coffee and acute ischemic stroke onset: the Stroke Onset Study

Source: Neurology 2010 Nov; 75 (18): 1583-1588

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Date of publication: November 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study investigates the link between coffee intake and the risk of ischemic stroke. The study concludes that coffee consumption transiently increases the risk of ischemic stroke onset, particularly in infrequent drinkers.

Length of publication: 6 page article

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Risk of Stroke in Patients Hospitalized for Isolated Vertigo: a four-year follow-up study

Source: Stroke 2011 Jan; 42 (1): 48-52

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This study aimed to determine the risk of stroke in vertigo patients in a 4-year follow-up after hospitalization for acute isolated vertigo. The study concludes that vertigo patients are at higher risk for stroke than the general population. They should have a comprehensive neurological examination, vascular risk factors survey, and regular follow-up for several years after hospital discharge after treatment of isolated vertigo.

Length of publication: 5 page article

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Wholegrains reduce stroke by as much as drugs

Source: The Telegraph

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: News Item

In a nutshell: Research by Aberdeen University has found that eating more whole-grain bread, rice and oats could be as effective as drugs at reducing the risk of stroke. Researchers asked 200 people to eat either a diet with three portions of whole grains per day or with no whole grains at all. It was found that the diet rich in whole grains reduced blood pressure.

Length of publication: 1 page news item

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