Background and Purpose— This guideline provides an overview of the evidence on established
and emerging risk factors for stroke to provide evidence-based recommendations for …

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Cryptogenic (of unknown cause) ischaemic strokes are now thought to comprise about 25%
of all ischaemic strokes. Advances in imaging techniques and improved understanding of …

more strokes than elderly men, when matched for other risk factors, and this is not
accounted for by transesophageal echocardiographic markers of stasis. It is unclear whether …

Background— Approximately 7000 intracerebral hemorrhages (ICHs) annually in the US
are caused by use of antithrombotic therapies. We review the incidence, risk factors, and …

Study objectives To evaluate the effects of humidification on nasal symptoms and compliance
in sleep apnea patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Design A …

ContextDelirium is a common problem in the intensive care unit (ICU). Accurate diagnosis is
limited by the difficulty of communicating with mechanically ventilated patients and by lack …

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a strong independent risk factor for stroke. Purpose: To
characterize the efficacy and safety of antithrombotic agents for stroke prevention in patients who …

Background and Purpose— This guideline provides an overview of the evidence on various
established and potential stroke risk factors and provides recommendations for the …

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is related to age. Anticoagulation is highly effective in
preventing stroke in patients with AF, but the risk of hemorrhage may be increased in older …