The large and increasing burden of stroke in Latin American countries, and the need to meet
the UN and WHO requirements for reducing the burden from non-communicable disorders …

Background The effectiveness of endovascular therapy in patients with stroke caused by
basilar-artery occlusion has not been well studied. Methods We randomly assigned patients …

Background Thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke with a lower-than-standard dose
of intravenous alteplase may improve recovery along with a reduced risk of intracerebral …

Background: We aimed to validate three widely used scales in stroke research in a
multiethnic Brazilian population. Methods: The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale …

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Latin America, a region with
countless gaps to be addressed to decrease its burden. In 2018, at the first Latin American …

Background Early control of elevated blood pressure is the most promising treatment for
acute intracerebral haemorrhage. We aimed to establish whether implementing a goal …

Background and Purpose—Stroke is the leading cause of death in Brazil. This community-
based study assessed lay knowledge about stroke recognition and treatment and risk factors …

Background Systolic blood pressure of more than 185 mm Hg is a contraindication to
thrombolytic treatment with intravenous alteplase in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, but …

Importance Hematoma expansion is a potentially modifiable predictor of poor outcome
following an acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The ability to identify patients with ICH …

Background Randomized trials involving patients with stroke have established that
outcomes are improved with the use of thrombectomy for large-vessel occlusion. These trials …