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DEMİR HA, BİLDİK F, GESOĞLU T, ÇALIŞKAN D, ŞAHNAOĞLU R, GÖKÇE E. Acil Serviste İnme Tanısı Alan Hastalarda Tam Kan Sayımı Parametreleri ve Erken Dönem Mortalite İlişkisi. MUSTAFA KEMAL ÜNIVERSITESI TIP DERGISI 2020. [DOI: 10.17944/mkutfd.786123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Zhang Y, Zhan WW, Wu YJ, Zhao B, Zhou WG, Chen DR, Zhou W, Liu ZH, Jiang WM, Zheng L. Correlation between Echo-Tracking Parameters and In Vitro Measurements of Arterial Contraction and Relaxation in Rats Fed a High-Cholesterol Diet. Med Sci Monit 2015; 21:2933-42. [PMID: 26420461 PMCID: PMC4596455 DOI: 10.12659/msm.894032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 06/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Echo-tracking (ET) is a new technique that allows the assessment of arterial function and stiffness. This study aimed to ascertain the utility of the echo-tracking (ET) technique to assess vascular stiffness in rats with hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS ET was used to measure the arterial stiffness of the aorta in cholesterol-fed Sprague-Dawley rats (group T1, n=10, for 4 weeks; group T2, n=10, for 12 weeks) and normal control rats (group C1, n=10; group C2, n=10). In vitro isometric tension experiments were used to measure the maximum contractile tension (MCT) and maximum relaxation percentage (MRR%) of aortic rings. Indicators of arterial stiffness and aortic MCT and MRR% were compared between groups using linear regression analysis. Light microscopic evaluation was used to demonstrate atherosclerotic changes in the aorta. RESULTS The rat models were successfully induced; pathological examination of the aortas showed significant atherosclerosis in group T2, but not in groups C1, C2, or T1. The arterial stiffness parameters obtained using ET and aortic rings in vitro showed significant impairments in T1 and T2 rats compared with C1 and C2 controls (all P<0.05 vs. controls). In addition, these impairments were greater in the T2 group than in the T1 group (all P<0.05). Finally, MRR% correlated with the distensibility coefficient (r=0.396, P=0.012), arterial compliance (r=0.317, P=0.047), stiffness parameter b (r=-0.406, P=0.009) and one-point pulse wave β (r=-0.434, P=0.005). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that ET could be used to evaluate the changes in arterial wall elasticity associated with atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.
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- Yi Zhang
- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Rui Jin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shanghai JiaoTong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Chen CH, Chen MC, Gibbs H, Kwon SU, Lo S, On YK, Rosman A, Suwanwela NC, Tan RS, Tirador LS, Zirlik A. Antithrombotic treatment for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: The Asian agenda. Int J Cardiol 2015; 191:244-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.03.369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Rahman ARA, Wang JG, Kwong GMY, Morales DD, Sritara P, Sukmawan R. Perception of hypertension management by patients and doctors in Asia: potential to improve blood pressure control. ASIA PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE 2015; 14:2. [PMID: 25729324 PMCID: PMC4344743 DOI: 10.1186/s12930-015-0018-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is one of the world's most common health conditions and is a leading risk factor for mortality. Although blood pressure can be modified, there is a large proportion of patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled. The aim of this study, termed Edvantage 360°, was to gain a deeper understanding of hypertension management in Asia from the perspective of patients and doctors, and to propose strategies to improve blood pressure control. METHODS Conducted in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, Edvantage 360° was a mixed-methods observational study that used both qualitative and quantitative elements: qualitative interviews and focus groups with patients (N = 110), quantitative interviews with patients (N = 709), and qualitative interviews with doctors (N = 85). RESULTS This study found that, although there is good understanding of the causes and consequences of hypertension among Asian patients, there is a lack of urgency to control blood pressure. Doctors and patients have different expectations of each other and a divergent view on what constitutes successful hypertension management. We also identified a fundamental gap between the beliefs of doctors and patients as to who should be most responsible for the patients' hypertension management. In addition, because patients find it difficult to comply with lifestyle modifications (often because of a decreased understanding of the changes required), adherence to medication regimens may be less of a limiting factor than doctors believe. CONCLUSIONS Doctors may provide better care by aligning with their patients on a common understanding of successful hypertension management. Doctors may also find it helpful to provide a more personalized explanation of any needed lifestyle modifications. The willingness of the doctor to adjust their patient interaction style to form a 'doctor-patient team' is important. In addition, we recommend that doctors should not attribute ineffectiveness of the treatment plan to patient non-adherence to medications, but rather adjust the medication regimen as needed.
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- Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman
- />An Nur Specialist Hospital, No. 19 Medan Pusat Bandar 1 Section 9, 436550 Bandar Baru Bangi, Kajang Malaysia
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- />Centre for Epidemiological Studies and Clinical Trials, The Shanghai Institute of Hypertension, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- />Pro-Cardio Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
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- />Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- />Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, University of Indonesia, Harapan Kita National Cardiovascular Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Pinna G, Pascale C, Fornengo P, Arras S, Piras C, Panzarasa P, Carmosino G, Franza O, Semeraro V, Lenti S, Pietrelli S, Panzone S, Bracco C, Fiorini R, Rastelli G, Bergandi D, Zampaglione B, Musso R, Marengo C, Santoro G, Zamboni S, Traversa B, Barattini M, Bruno G. Hospital admissions for hypertensive crisis in the emergency departments: a large multicenter Italian study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e93542. [PMID: 24695800 PMCID: PMC3973569 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Epidemiological data on the impact of hypertensive crises (emergencies and urgencies) on referral to the Emergency Departments (EDs) are lacking, in spite of the evidence that they may be life-threatening conditions. We performed a multicenter study to identify all patients aged 18 years and over who were admitted to 10 Italian EDs during 2009 for hypertensive crises (systolic blood pressure ≥220 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥120 mmHg). We classified patients as affected by either hypertensive emergencies or hypertensive urgencies depending on the presence or the absence of progressive target organ damage, respectively. Logistic regression analysis was then performed to assess variables independently associated with hypertensive emergencies with respect to hypertensive urgencies. Of 333,407 patients admitted to the EDs over the one-year period, 1,546 had hypertensive crises (4.6/1,000, 95% CI 4.4-4.9), and 23% of them had unknown hypertension. Hypertensive emergencies (n = 391, 25.3% of hypertensive crises) were acute pulmonary edema (30.9%), stroke (22.0%,), myocardial infarction (17.9%), acute aortic dissection (7.9%), acute renal failure (5.9%) and hypertensive encephalopathy (4.9%). Men had higher frequency than women of unknown hypertension (27.9% vs 18.5%, p<0.001). Even among known hypertensive patients, a larger proportion of men than women reported not taking anti-hypertensive drug (12.6% among men and 9.4% among women (p<0.001). Compared to women of similar age, men had higher likelihood of having hypertensive emergencies than urgencies (OR = 1.34, 95% CI 1.06-1.70), independently of presenting symptoms, creatinine, smoking habit and known hypertension. This study shows that hypertensive crises involved almost 5 out of 1,000 patients-year admitted to EDs. Sex differences in frequencies of unknown hypertension, compliance to treatment and risk of hypertensive emergencies might have implications for public health programs.
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- Giuliano Pinna
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Cottolengo, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Cottolengo, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Univerity of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale Civile, Alghero, Sassari, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale Cardinal Massaia, Asti, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale Santa Croce, Moncalieri, Italy, Torino, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale Santa Croce, Moncalieri, Italy, Torino, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Ospedale SS. Antonio e Margherita, Tortona, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Univerity of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Liang XY, Li HN, Yang XY, Zhou WY, Niu JG, Chen BD. Effect of Danshen aqueous extract on serum hs-CRP, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α levels, and IL-10 mRNA, TNF-α mRNA expression levels, cerebral TGF-β1 positive expression level and its neuroprotective mechanisms in CIR rats. Mol Biol Rep 2013; 40:3419-27. [PMID: 23378241 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-012-2419-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Accepted: 12/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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To observe the effects of Danshen aqueous extract (DSAE) on the cerebral tissue and nerve stem cells in cerebral ischemia reperfusion (CIR) rats. The model rats were prepared by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 h and then by reperfusion. They were randomly divided into five groups: a control group, an CIR group and three DSAE-treated groups. As compared with the sham control group, there was significant increase (P < 0.05, P < 0.01) in the serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels, interleukin-10 (IL-10), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels, and IL-10 mRNA, TNF-α mRNA expression levels, function score, Infarct size, TUNEL + cell counts, cerebral transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) positive expression and cerebral neuron specific enolase (NSE) levels, and decrease in fas-associated protein with death domain (FADD) and death-associated protein (Daxx) positive expression levels in the CIR group. Compared with CIR group, DSAE treatment dose-dependently significantly decreased serum hs-CRP, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α levels, and IL-10 mRNA, TNF-α mRNA expression levels, function score, Infarct size, TUNEL + cell counts, cerebral TGF-β1 positive expression and cerebral NSE levels, and increase FADD and Daxx positive expression levels in the CIR + DSAE groups. Taken together, these results suggest that DSAE has a neuroprotective role in the CIR rats, which may be related to improvement of immunity function, proteins and genes expression.
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- Xue-Yun Liang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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Ueng KC, Ningling S, El Maksod A, Hung KY, Yuehui Y. Efficacy and Tolerability of Long-Acting Nifedipine GITS/OROS Monotherapy or Combination Therapy in Hypertensive Patients. Clin Drug Investig 2011; 31:631-42. [DOI: 10.2165/11588970-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Wu YC, Hsieh CL. Pharmacological effects of Radix Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) on cerebral infarction. Chin Med 2011; 6:32. [PMID: 21867503 PMCID: PMC3174116 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8546-6-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2011] [Accepted: 08/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Radix Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of Angelica sinensis (Danggui), is a herb used in Chinese medicine to enrich blood, promote blood circulation and modulate the immune system. It is also used to treat chronic constipation of the elderly and debilitated as well as menstrual disorders. Research has demonstrated that Danggui and its active ingredients, as anti-arthrosclerotic, anti-hypertensive, antioxidant anti-inflammatory agents which would limit platelet aggregation, are effective in reducing the size of cerebral infarction and improving neurological deficit scores.
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- Yi-Chian Wu
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
- Acupuncture Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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Lin TH, Hsieh CL. Pharmacological effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) on cerebral infarction. Chin Med 2010; 5:22. [PMID: 20565944 PMCID: PMC2910010 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8546-5-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Accepted: 06/21/2010] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Danshen, the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, is a Chinese medicine used to promote blood flow and treat vascular disease. The present article reviews the pharmacological effects of Danshen on cerebral infarction and possible interactions between Danshen and Western drugs. Danshen may reduce or prolong the development of atherosclerosis and may have anti-hypertensive and anti-platelet aggregation effects, which prevent cerebral infarction. Danshen may enhance endogenous anti-oxidative enzyme activities such as the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and may scavenge oxygen free radicals. Prevention and treatment of cerebral infarction by Danshen involves multiple pathways, including anti-atherosclerosis, anti-hypertension, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects.
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- Tsai-Hui Lin
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Acupuncture Science, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
- Acupuncture Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan
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Wen C, Zhang L, Wang Y, Cheng Z, Lin Q, Wang Z, Tang J. Sonographic Assessment of Atherosclerotic and Hypercholesterolemic Artery Using the Echo-Tracking Technique in an Animal Model. Vascular 2010; 18:178-84. [PMID: 20470690 DOI: 10.2310/6670.2010.00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to ascertain the utility of sonography with the echo-tracking (ET) technique to assess vascular stiffness in rabbits with hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. Grayscale sonography associated with the ET technique was used to measure the elastic modulus (Ep) of the aorta in cholesterol-fed rabbits (group T1, n = 44, for 4 weeks; group T2, n = 44, for 12 weeks) and normal control rabbits (group C1, n = 44; group C2, n = 44). The aortic Ep values and blood biochemical markers between groups were compared using analysis of covariance. Light and transmission electron microscopic evaluation were used to demonstrate atherosclerotic changes in the aorta. The Ep values of the aorta in group T1 and T2 rabbits were significantly higher than those of group C1 and C2 controls (88.74 ± 27.99 and 100.96 ± 24.81 vs 64.38 ± 20.23 and 72.35 ± 18.43, p = .124). Also, the Ep values of the aorta between group T1 and T2 rabbits were significantly different ( p = .033). Light and transmission electron microscopy confirmed morphologic typical changes of aortic atherosclerosis in groups T1 and T2. Grayscale sonography with the ET method could be used to evaluate tissue elastic changes in arterial walls associated with atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.
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- Chaoyang Wen
- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- *Principal investigators who contributed equally to this work. †Department of Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Corrigendum. Int J Stroke 2007. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-4949.2007.00101.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In [1] the following error occurred. Figures given to quantify the burden of stroke disability are incorrectly stated in terms of days lost per 1000 population. The WHO figures stated refer to Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYS) per 1000 population (2003 or latest data available). Page 151, column 1, paragraph 2, lines 12, 13, 17 and 18; Reference 8, WHO Data Table.
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