Acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO) with low National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores (≤5) presents a critical clinical dilemma regarding optimal management.

CLINICAL QUESTION: Does an updated National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) language assessment tool perform well in a sample of diverse, neurologically unimpaired English-speaking adults?

Background Endovascular therapy (EVT) is standard treatment for large vessel occlusion in patients with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≥6, but its role in mild stroke ...

Background: Stroke severity affects length of hospital stay and functional recovery in rehabilitation. Therefore, establishing baseline data of stroke severity is a crucial step. In 2017, ...

Intravenous thrombolysis remains a standard treatment for acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours after onset. Vascular reocclusion may occur after intravenous thrombolysis and may be preventable with ...

Nurses on the stroke/neurovascular unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (PSVMC) in Portland, OR, care for approximately 500 stroke patients per year. Nursing staff members used the standard ...

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Abstract: In recent years, with the rapid advancement of technology, the application of virtual reality (VR) technology in the medical field has garnered increasing attention. However, due to the lack ...

Results: Invitations to participate were sent through email to an estimated 325 HCPs. 174 HCPs enrolled in the study, of which 97 completed the study course. Both learning methods significantly ...