Non-disabling Ischemic Cerebrovascular Event With Apathy
ApathyMinor Stroke2 moreThe burden of non-disabling ischemic cerebrovascular events (NICE) is significantly increased. However, few previous studies have focused on affective impairment after transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke. Stroke survivors are often described as apathetic. Even though post-stroke apathy (PSA) affects one in three stroke patients,it has not hitherto received much attention. NICE-A is a prospective study aimed to explore the association between baseline apathy and probable incident stroke in a population-based sample of TIA and minor stroke adults.
Markers in the Diagnosis of TIA
Transient Ischemic AttackMIND-TIA is primarily an observational diagnostic study that aims to evaluate the role of novel biomarkers in the diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)in primary care. Rapid and adequate diagnosis of TIA is of great importance to enable a rapid start of treatment, and thereby decrease the risk of subsequent ischemic stroke.
DOC Utility: Screening of Depression, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Impairment
StrokeTransient Ischemic Attack3 moreThe primary objective of this study is to determine whether baseline DOC screening can add to clinical and demographic data to predict the occurrence of a composite negative outcome (any of: recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction, death, or admission to a long-term care (LTC) / complex continuing care (CCC) facility) within one year of screening, in stroke prevention clinic patients.
Heart Rate and Initial Presentation of Cardiovascular Diseases (Caliber)
Abdominal Aortic AneurysmCoronary Heart Disease NOS13 moreStudy of heterogeneity in associations between heart rate and the initial presentation of 12 cardiovascular diseases.
Physiological Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to Improve Carotid Endarterectomy Outcomes
Carotid StenosisHypoperfusion1 moreThe carotid arteries are blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain. Carotid stenosis disease is defined as a narrowing of these arteries due to the build up of plaque. The plaque material can also break off and move into the brain. The resulting blockage of blood supply to a portion of the brain is what causes 80% of all strokes. One treatment option is to have surgery on the carotid artery and remove the plaque. This procedure is called a carotid endarterectomy (CEA). There is evidence that proves CEA reduces the risk of stroke. The objective of this research project is to determine who is most likely to benefit from CEA surgery.