Stroke -- Table of Contents (34 [3])

Volume 34, Issue 3; March 1, 2003

Letter of Apology
Original Contributions
Research Reports
Comments, Opinions, and Reviews
Cochrane Corner
Controversies in Stroke
Corrections
Letters to the Editor

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	Letter of Apology
	Letter of Apology Thomas Mayer, Gerhard Hamann, and Hartmut Brueckmann Stroke. 2003;34:593; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059382.64733.F1 Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Original Contributions
	Pulse Pressure and Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Persons Aged 75 Years and Older: A Community-Based, Longitudinal Study Chengxuan Qiu, Bengt Winblad, Matti Viitanen, and Laura Fratiglioni Stroke. 2003;34:594-599; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000060127.96986.F4 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Promoter Polymorphism in the Endotoxin Receptor (CD14) Is Associated With Increased Carotid Atherosclerosis Only in Smokers: The Carotid Atherosclerosis Progression Study (CAPS) Paul Risley, Paula Jerrard-Dunne, Matthias Sitzer, Alexandra Buehler, Stefan von Kegler, and Hugh S. Markus Stroke. 2003;34:600-604; published online before print January 30 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000055941.61801.5A Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Associations of a Human G Protein ß3 Subunit Dimorphism With Insulin Resistance and Carotid Atherosclerosis Thomas C. Wascher, Bernhard Paulweber, Liliane Malaimare, Andreas Stadlmayr, Bernhard Iglseder, Isabella Schmoelzer, and Wilfried Renner Stroke. 2003;34:605-609; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058159.63950.EA Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Increased Risk of Atherosclerosis Is Confined to CagA-Positive Helicobacter pylori Strains: Prospective Results From the Bruneck Study Manuel Mayr, Stefan Kiechl, Michael A. Mendall, Johann Willeit, Georg Wick, and Qingbo Xu Stroke. 2003;34:610-615; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058481.82639.EF Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Changes Related to Age and Cerebrovascular Symptoms in the Extracellular Matrix of Human Carotid Plaques Isabel Gonçalves, Jonatan Moses, Nuno Dias, Luís M. Pedro, José Fernandes e Fernandes, Jan Nilsson, and Mikko P.S. Ares Stroke. 2003;34:616-622; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058157.69113.F6 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Plasma Lipid Profile and Incident Ischemic Stroke: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study Eyal Shahar, Lloyd E. Chambless, Wayne D. Rosamond, Lori L. Boland, Christie M. Ballantyne, Paul G. McGovern, and A. Richey Sharrett Stroke. 2003;34:623-631; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057812.51734.FF Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Prospective Study of Serum Homocysteine and Risk of Ischemic Stroke Among Patients With Preexisting Coronary Heart Disease David Tanne, Moti Haim, Uri Goldbourt, Valentina Boyko, Ram Doolman, Yehuda Adler, Daniel Brunner, Solomon Behar, and Ben-Ami Sela Stroke. 2003;34:632-636; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000060203.58958.35 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Decreased Cerebrospinal Fluid Apolipoprotein E After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Correlation With Injury Severity and Clinical Outcome Andrew Kay, Axel Petzold, Mary Kerr, Geoff Keir, Ed Thompson, and James Nicoll Stroke. 2003;34:637-642; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057579.25430.16 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	L-Arginine Improves Diminished Cerebral CO₂ Reactivity in Patients C. Zimmermann and R.L. Haberl Stroke. 2003;34:643-647; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056526.35630.47 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Cerebral Hemodynamics and Metabolism in Patients With Symptomatic Occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery D.R. Rutgers, M.J.P. van Osch, L.J. Kappelle, W.P.T.M. Mali, and J. van der Grond Stroke. 2003;34:648-652; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058158.41581.41 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Ischemic Lacunar Stroke in Patients With and Without Potential Mechanism Other Than Small-Artery Disease • Editorial Comment Ralf W. Baumgartner, Claude Sidler, Maria Mosso, Dimitrios Georgiadis, and Louis R. Caplan Stroke. 2003;34:653-659; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058486.68044.3B Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Contrast-Enhanced Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Angiography of Atherosclerotic Internal Carotid Stenosis as the Noninvasive Imaging Modality in Revascularization Decision Making Mirco Cosottini, Alessandro Pingitore, Michele Puglioli, Maria Chiara Michelassi, Giancarlo Lupi, Arturo Abbruzzese, Rosa Calabrese, Massimo Lombardi, Giuliano Parenti, and Carlo Bartolozzi Stroke. 2003;34:660-664; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057462.02141.6F Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Evidence for Cortical Functional Changes in Patients With Migraine and White Matter Abnormalities on Conventional and Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging Maria A. Rocca, Bruno Colombo, Elisabetta Pagani, Andrea Falini, Maria Codella, Giuseppe Scotti, Giancarlo Comi, and Massimo Filippi Stroke. 2003;34:665-670; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057977.06681.11 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Levels of Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Neurological Worsening in Acute Ischemic Stroke Nicolás Vila, José Castillo, Antonio Dávalos, Anna Esteve, Anna M. Planas, and Ángel Chamorro Stroke. 2003;34:671-675; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057976.53301.69 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review • Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients: When, Where, and How? Esther M.J. Steultjens, Joost Dekker, Lex M. Bouter, Jos C.M. van de Nes, Edith H.C. Cup, Cornelia H.M. van den Ende, Francesco Landi, and Roberto Bernabei Stroke. 2003;34:676-687; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057576.77308.30 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Association Between Diabetes and Stroke Subtype on Survival and Functional Outcome 3 Months After Stroke: Data From the European BIOMED Stroke Project Salah-Eddine Megherbi, Chantal Milan, Dominique Minier, Grégory Couvreur, Guy-Victor Osseby, Kate Tilling, Antonio Di Carlo, Domenico Inzitari, Charles D.A. Wolfe, Thibault Moreau, and Maurice Giroud Stroke. 2003;34:688-694; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057975.15221.40 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Is the Benefit of Early Recanalization Sustained at 3 Months?: A Prospective Cohort Study Lise A. Labiche, Fahmi Al-Senani, Anne W. Wojner, James C. Grotta, Marc Malkoff, and Andrei V. Alexandrov Stroke. 2003;34:695-698; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000055940.00316.6B Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Long-Term Mortality in Cerebrovascular Disease Dawn M. Bravata, Shih-Yieh Ho, Lawrence M. Brass, John Concato, Jeanne Scinto, and Thomas P. Meehan Stroke. 2003;34:699-704; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057578.26828.78 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Cardiac Baroreceptor Sensitivity Predicts Long-Term Outcome After Acute Ischemic Stroke • Editorial Comment Thompson G. Robinson, Suzanne L. Dawson, Penelope J. Eames, Ronney B. Panerai, John F. Potter, and Stephen Oppenheimer Stroke. 2003;34:705-712; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058493.94875.9F Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Relationship Between Process and Outcome in Stroke Care Harry McNaughton, Kathryn McPherson, William Taylor, and Mark Weatherall Stroke. 2003;34:713-717; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057580.23952.0D Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Hospital-Based Study of the Care and Cost of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Japan Yukihiro Yoneda, Toshiyuki Uehara, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Yasushi Kita, Masayasu Tabuchi, and Etsuro Mori Stroke. 2003;34:718-724; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056171.55342.FF Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Telemedicine for Acute Stroke: Triumphs and Pitfalls Marian P. LaMonte, Mona N. Bahouth, Peter Hu, Mohammed Y. Pathan, Karen L. Yarbrough, Ruwani Gunawardane, Patrick Crarey, and Wesley Page Stroke. 2003;34:725-728; published online before print January 30 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056945.36583.37 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Use of a Field-to-Stroke Center Helicopter Transport Program to Extend Thrombolytic Therapy to Rural Residents Scott L. Silliman, Barbara Quinn, Vicki Huggett, and José G. Merino Stroke. 2003;34:729-733; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056529.29515.B2 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Cooling and Rewarming for Induction and Reversal of Hypothermia in Human-Sized Pigs Michael W. Dae, Dong Wei Gao, Philip C. Ursell, Carol A. Stillson, and Daniel I. Sessler Stroke. 2003;34:734-738; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057461.56040.FE Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Aggravated Brain Damage After Hypoxic Ischemia in Immature Adenosine A_2A Knockout Mice Ulrika Ådén, Linda Halldner, Hugo Lagercrantz, Ishar Dalmau, Catherine Ledent, and Bertil B. Fredholm Stroke. 2003;34:739-744; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000060204.67672.8B Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Neuroprotective Effect of Granulocyte Colony–Stimulating Factor After Focal Cerebral Ischemia W.-R. Schäbitz, R. Kollmar, M. Schwaninger, E. Juettler, J. Bardutzky, M.N. Schölzke, C. Sommer, and S. Schwab Stroke. 2003;34:745-751; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057814.70180.17 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Aspirin Inhibits p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase and Is Protective Against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Neuronal Damage Nina Vartiainen, Gundars Goldsteins, Velta Keksa-Goldsteine, Pak H. Chan, and Jari Koistinaho Stroke. 2003;34:752-757; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057813.31798.1F Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Neuroprotective Effect of SolCD39, a Novel Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, on Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Rats Ludmila Belayev, Larissa Khoutorova, Theresa A. Deisher, Andrey Belayev, Raul Busto, Yongbo Zhang, Weizhao Zhao, and Myron D. Ginsberg Stroke. 2003;34:758-763; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056169.45365.15 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Dipyridamole Enhances NO/cGMP-Mediated Vasodilator-Stimulated Phosphoprotein Phosphorylation and Signaling in Human Platelets: In Vitro and In Vivo/Ex Vivo Studies Barsom Aktas, Andrea Utz, Petra Hoenig-Liedl, Ulrich Walter, and Joerg Geiger Stroke. 2003;34:764-769; published online before print January 30 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056527.34434.59 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Administration of Melatonin After Onset of Ischemia Reduces the Volume of Cerebral Infarction in a Rat Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke Model Zhong Pei, Shiu Fun Pang, and Raymond Tak Fai Cheung Stroke. 2003;34:770-775; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057460.14810.3E Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Selective Neuromicrovascular Endothelial Cell Death by 8-Iso-Prostaglandin F₂: Possible Role in Ischemic Brain Injury Sonia Brault, Ana Katherine Martinez-Bermudez, Anne Marilise Marrache, Fernand Gobeil, Jr, Xin Hou, Martin Beauchamp, Christiane Quiniou, Guillermina Almazan, Christian Lachance, Jackson Roberts, II, Daya R. Varma, and Sylvain Chemtob Stroke. 2003;34:776-782; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000055763.76479.E6 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Cerebral Vascular Abnormalities in a Murine Model of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Junichiro Satomi, Richard J. Mount;, Mourad Toporsian, Andrew D. Paterson, M. Christopher Wallace, Robert V. Harrison, and Michelle Letarte Stroke. 2003;34:783-789; published online before print January 30 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056170.47815.37 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Research Reports
	Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Gene Polymorphisms in Carotid Atherosclerosis Bradford B. Worrall, Salman Azhar, Paul A. Nyquist, Robert H. Ackerman, Theresa L. Hamm, and Thomas J. DeGraba Stroke. 2003;34:790-793; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057815.79289.EC Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Midazolam Challenge Reinduces Neurological Deficits After Transient Ischemic Attack Ronald M. Lazar, Brian-Fred Fitzsimmons, Randolph S. Marshall, J.P. Mohr, and Mitchell F. Berman Stroke. 2003;34:794-796; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056540.04159.F3 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Serial FLAIR Imaging After Gd-DTPA Contrast: Pitfalls in Stroke Trial Magnetic Resonance Imaging Helmut Rumpel and Ling Ling Chan Stroke. 2003;34:797-798; published online before print February 6 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056528.05390.58 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Quality Improvement and Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Cleveland Update Irene L. Katzan, Maxim D. Hammer, Anthony J. Furlan, Eric D. Hixson, and Deborah M. Nadzam Stroke. 2003;34:799-800; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000056944.42686.1E Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Quality of Life During and After Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Wilma M. Hopman and Jane Verner Stroke. 2003;34:801-805; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000057978.15397.6F Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Comments, Opinions, and Reviews
	Is Breakdown of the Blood-Brain Barrier Responsible for Lacunar Stroke, Leukoaraiosis, and Dementia? J.M. Wardlaw, P.A.G. Sandercock, M.S. Dennis, J. Starr, and Hannu Kalimo Stroke. 2003;34:806-812; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058480.77236.B3 Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Early Outcome of Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting With and Without Cerebral Protection Devices: A Systematic Review of the Literature Andreas Kastrup, Klaus Gröschel, Hilmar Krapf, Bernhard R. Brehm, Johannes Dichgans, and Jörg B. Schulz Stroke. 2003;34:813-819; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058160.53040.5F Abstract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Cochrane Corner
	Routine or Selective Carotid Artery Shunting for Carotid Endarterectomy (and Different Methods of Monitoring in Selective Shunting) Richard Bond, Kittipan Rerkasem, and Peter M. Rothwell Stroke. 2003;34:824-825; published online before print February 27 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059381.17983.77 Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Controversies in Stroke
	Early Major Ischemic Changes on Computed Tomography Should Preclude Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Rüdiger von Kummer Stroke. 2003;34:820-821; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059430.55671.56 Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Early Major Ischemic Changes on Computed Tomography Should Not Preclude Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Patrick Lyden Stroke. 2003;34:821-822; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059431.80687.D8 Extract \| Full Text
	CT Screening for Thrombolysis: Uncertainties Remain Stephen M. Davis and Geoffrey A. Donnan Stroke. 2003;34:822-823; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059432.50976.28 Extract \| Full Text
	Corrections
	Stroke. 2003;34:826 Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Letters to the Editor
	Re: Stages and Thresholds of Hemodynamic Failure Colin P. Derdeyn, Robert L. Grubb, Jr, and William J. Powers Stroke. 2003;34:589; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000058161.89420.F4 Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Diurnal Variance in Stroke Onset Michael D. Hill, Nancy J. Newcommon, and Michael Bursztyn Stroke. 2003;34:589-590; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059754.58771.19 Extract \| Full Text
	Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, and Acute Antithrombotic Therapy Philip M. Bath Stroke. 2003;34:590-591; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059868.96806.FF Extract \| Full Text \| PDF
	Anticoagulation Uptake in Emergency Department Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Bethan Freestone, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Phillip A. Scott, and Arthur M. Pancioli Stroke. 2003;34:591; published online before print February 20 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000055019.10053.E6 Extract \| Full Text
	Potential Pitfalls in Applying Carotid Endarterectomy Perioperative Mortality and Morbidity Rates Stephen Fitzgerald and George Phillipov Stroke. 2003;34:592; published online before print February 13 2003, doi:10.1161/01.STR.0000059757.63250.AC Extract \| Full Text

Spotlight

TOC Spotlight File

Volume 34, Issue 3; March 1, 2003

Letter of Apology

Letter of Apology

Original Contributions

Pulse Pressure and Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Persons Aged 75 Years and Older: A Community-Based, Longitudinal Study

Promoter Polymorphism in the Endotoxin Receptor (CD14) Is Associated With Increased Carotid Atherosclerosis Only in Smokers: The Carotid Atherosclerosis Progression Study (CAPS)

Associations of a Human G Protein ß3 Subunit Dimorphism With Insulin Resistance and Carotid Atherosclerosis

Increased Risk of Atherosclerosis Is Confined to CagA-Positive Helicobacter pylori Strains: Prospective Results From the Bruneck Study

Changes Related to Age and Cerebrovascular Symptoms in the Extracellular Matrix of Human Carotid Plaques

Plasma Lipid Profile and Incident Ischemic Stroke: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

Prospective Study of Serum Homocysteine and Risk of Ischemic Stroke Among Patients With Preexisting Coronary Heart Disease

Decreased Cerebrospinal Fluid Apolipoprotein E After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Correlation With Injury Severity and Clinical Outcome

L-Arginine Improves Diminished Cerebral CO2 Reactivity in Patients

Cerebral Hemodynamics and Metabolism in Patients With Symptomatic Occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery

Ischemic Lacunar Stroke in Patients With and Without Potential Mechanism Other Than Small-Artery Disease • Editorial Comment

Contrast-Enhanced Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Angiography of Atherosclerotic Internal Carotid Stenosis as the Noninvasive Imaging Modality in Revascularization Decision Making

Evidence for Cortical Functional Changes in Patients With Migraine and White Matter Abnormalities on Conventional and Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Levels of Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Neurological Worsening in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review • Occupational Therapy for Stroke Patients: When, Where, and How?

Association Between Diabetes and Stroke Subtype on Survival and Functional Outcome 3 Months After Stroke: Data From the European BIOMED Stroke Project

Is the Benefit of Early Recanalization Sustained at 3 Months?: A Prospective Cohort Study

Long-Term Mortality in Cerebrovascular Disease

Cardiac Baroreceptor Sensitivity Predicts Long-Term Outcome After Acute Ischemic Stroke • Editorial Comment

Relationship Between Process and Outcome in Stroke Care

Hospital-Based Study of the Care and Cost of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Japan

Telemedicine for Acute Stroke: Triumphs and Pitfalls

Use of a Field-to-Stroke Center Helicopter Transport Program to Extend Thrombolytic Therapy to Rural Residents

Safety and Efficacy of Endovascular Cooling and Rewarming for Induction and Reversal of Hypothermia in Human-Sized Pigs

Aggravated Brain Damage After Hypoxic Ischemia in Immature Adenosine A2A Knockout Mice

Neuroprotective Effect of Granulocyte Colony–Stimulating Factor After Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Aspirin Inhibits p44/42 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase and Is Protective Against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Neuronal Damage

Neuroprotective Effect of SolCD39, a Novel Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, on Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Rats

Dipyridamole Enhances NO/cGMP-Mediated Vasodilator-Stimulated Phosphoprotein Phosphorylation and Signaling in Human Platelets: In Vitro and In Vivo/Ex Vivo Studies

Administration of Melatonin After Onset of Ischemia Reduces the Volume of Cerebral Infarction in a Rat Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke Model

Selective Neuromicrovascular Endothelial Cell Death by 8-Iso-Prostaglandin F2: Possible Role in Ischemic Brain Injury

Cerebral Vascular Abnormalities in a Murine Model of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Research Reports

Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Gene Polymorphisms in Carotid Atherosclerosis

Midazolam Challenge Reinduces Neurological Deficits After Transient Ischemic Attack

Serial FLAIR Imaging After Gd-DTPA Contrast: Pitfalls in Stroke Trial Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Quality Improvement and Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Cleveland Update

Quality of Life During and After Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

Comments, Opinions, and Reviews

Is Breakdown of the Blood-Brain Barrier Responsible for Lacunar Stroke, Leukoaraiosis, and Dementia?

Early Outcome of Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting With and Without Cerebral Protection Devices: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Cochrane Corner

Routine or Selective Carotid Artery Shunting for Carotid Endarterectomy (and Different Methods of Monitoring in Selective Shunting)

Controversies in Stroke

Early Major Ischemic Changes on Computed Tomography Should Preclude Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Early Major Ischemic Changes on Computed Tomography Should Not Preclude Use of Tissue Plasminogen Activator

CT Screening for Thrombolysis: Uncertainties Remain

Corrections

Letters to the Editor

Re: Stages and Thresholds of Hemodynamic Failure

Diurnal Variance in Stroke Onset

Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, and Acute Antithrombotic Therapy

Anticoagulation Uptake in Emergency Department Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Potential Pitfalls in Applying Carotid Endarterectomy Perioperative Mortality and Morbidity Rates

Spotlight

L-Arginine Improves Diminished Cerebral CO₂ Reactivity in Patients

Aggravated Brain Damage After Hypoxic Ischemia in Immature Adenosine A_2A Knockout Mice

Selective Neuromicrovascular Endothelial Cell Death by 8-Iso-Prostaglandin F₂: Possible Role in Ischemic Brain Injury