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Pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral (avc) agudo em cuidados paliativos: uma revisão sistemática

Rev. bras. neurol; 55 (1), 2019
INTRODUÇÃO: O acidente vascular encefálico (AVC), um importante problema de saúde pública, pode ter consequências catastróficas para o indivíduo e seus familiares. Cuidados paliativos (CP) são promovidos por equipe multiprofissional, com intuito de prevenir e aliviar sofrimentos de pacientes com...

Is there a correlation between depressive symptoms and motor skills in post-stroke patients?

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Deficits in motor skills and depressive symptoms are common effects observed after stroke, so it is necessary to understand how these variables interact with each other. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between these two variables in post-ischemic stroke patie...

Validation of the Catherine Bergego Scale in patients with unilateral spatial neglect after stroke

Dement. neuropsychol; 13 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT: The Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS) is a scale to evaluates the impact of unilateral spatial neglect (USN) on everyday life of patients after stroke. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and comprehension of the Portuguese version of the CBS for patients with USN after...

Memory monitoring and memory control in chronic stroke patients: dissociated processes

Dement. neuropsychol; 13 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT: Memory problems are common in stroke patients, although little is known about how accurately chronic stroke patients can monitor and control memory processes. Objective: The performance of memory and metamemory in stroke patients and healthy controls were investigated, as well as dissociation b...

The relation between echocardiographic epicardial fat thickness and cha2ds2-vasc score in patients with sinus rhythm

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of epicardial fat thickness (EFT) in CHA2DS2-VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes mellitus, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, vascular disease, age 65-74 years, sex category) score risk groups. Metho...

Evaluation of vestibular and oculomotor functions in individuals with dizziness after stroke

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Changes in postural balance and visual complaints are frequent consequences of stroke. We aimed to investigate the symptoms and the vestibular and oculomotor functions of patients with dizziness post ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and compare the results among them. Methods: Fifty patients wit...

A newly designed intensive caregiver education program reduces cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in patients with acute ischemic stroke

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 52 (9), 2019
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a newly designed intensive caregiver education program (ICEP) on reducing cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients. One hundred and ninety-six AIS patients were divided into ICEP group and Control group in a 1:1 ratio...

Parámetros asociados al desarrollo de fibrilación auricular en unidad de cuidados críticos
Parameters associated with the development of atrial fibrillation in a critical care unit

A pesar de los avances en el manejo de los pacientes con fibrilación auricular (FA), esta arritmia es responsable de accidente cerebrovascular, insuficiencia cardíaca, muerte súbita y morbilidad cardiovascular en el mundo. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la frecuencia de fibrilación auricu...

The myofascial component of the pain in the painful shoulder of the hemiplegic patient

Clinics; 74 (), 2019
OBJECTIVES: Poststroke shoulder pain occurs very frequently and compromises function and quality of life. Because treatment depends on a multidisciplinary approach, it is desirable to optimize effectiveness. Myofascial pain syndrome is defined by the presence of trigger points that can also be found in s...

Resíduos faríngeos nas disfagias orofaríngeas neurogênicas

CoDAS; 31 (6), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo Comparar os resíduos faríngeos por consistência de alimento entre indivíduos com disfagia orofaríngea neurogênica. Método Estudo clínico transversal. Realizada análise de 30 exames de videoendoscopia de deglutição de indivíduos com diagnóstico de doenças neurológicas e di...