Background Accurate assessment of the prevalence of large vessel occlusion (LVO) in
patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is critical for optimal resource allocation …

Hakkennes SJ, Brock K, Hill KD. Selection for inpatient rehabilitation after acute stroke: a
systematic review of the literature. OBJECTIVE: To identify patient-related factors that have …

Background and Purpose: Because of several methodological limitations, previous studies
focusing on the prevalence of large vessel occlusion in ischemic stroke (IS) patients …

The most important service that imaging provides to patients with ischemic stroke is to
rapidly identify those patients who are most likely to benefit from immediate treatment. This …

Background Recent publications reached conflicting conclusions about the cost‐
effectiveness of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) with the Watchman device (Boston …

Background: Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) and nonwarfarin oral anticoagulants
(NOACs) have emerged as safe and effective alternatives to warfarin for stroke prophylaxis …

Objectives Studies on variability drivers of treatment costs in hospitals can provide the
necessary information for policymakers and healthcare providers seeking to redesign …

The Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroradiology Division employed an experience and
evidence based approach to develop a neuroimaging algorithm to best select patients with …

Emerging research suggests spatial neglect after right stroke is linked to dysfunctional
attention and motor networks. Advanced functional connectivity analysis clarified brain …

Background and Purpose—Once a patient with atrial fibrillation experiences an embolic
event, the risk of a recurrent event increases 2.6-fold. New treatments have emerged as …