compared with patients with anterior circulation stroke, presented more commonly with visual symptoms (diplopia and/or visual field defect), unsteadiness/ataxia, vertigo and nausea/vomiting. Patients ...

Each eye is tested separately. A defect in vision will be detected if the patient fails to accurately see the fingers. To begin the test, you will be asked to cover one eye, fixing your gaze on the ...

for various visual impairments resulting from stroke, such as central visual impairment and visual field loss. By establishing standardized measures, researchers aim to reduce inconsistencies in ...

The DVLA must be notified of eye conditions that affect you, with failure to disclose the condition risking a £1,000 fine ...

Purpose: To provide a quantitative comparison of the retinal thickness in the macula, with Humphrey visual field (HVF) parameters and circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) defects ...

Greater variability of blood pressure over time was linked to faster visual field progression in patients with glaucoma. This association was strongest in the context of higher mean blood pressure ...

Sugar-sweetened beverages, the epidemiology of driving after an ICD, BP measurements, and massive EBM lesson in EVT for acute stroke are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in today's podcast.

Several heart disorders also increase stroke risk, including coronary artery disease, as well as heart valve defects, atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. Second are lifestyle factors.

Having high blood glucose levels can harm blood vessels over time. A damaged blood vessel in the brain may become blocked or break, which causes a stroke. A stroke is an emergency condition that can ...

Methods were predetermined in a research protocol. Key search terms for stroke were cross-referenced to apathy, closely related, or descriptive terms for apathy and psychometric instruments to assess ...

Introduction: The use of ultra low-field portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (pMRI) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is gaining interest, as pMRI is FDA approved and has practical advantages over ...

Stroke-induced depression is a common complication and an important risk factor for disability. Besides psychiatric symptoms, depressed patients may also exhibit a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms ...