Augmenting regional cerebral blood flow using external-to-internal carotid artery flow diversion methodAfshin A Divani
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center and Minnesota Stroke Initiative, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, MMC 295, 420 Delaware Street S E, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
Ann Biomed Eng 37:2428-35. 2009
..Flow diversion by temporary occlusion of the ECA can result in increased rCBF and cerebral pO(2) on the ipsilateral side. The strategy may represent a viable option to augment rCBF in focal cerebral ischemia...
- Consequences of stroke in community-dwelling elderly: the health and retirement study, 1998 to 2008
Afshin A Divani
University of Minnesota, Department of Neurology, MMC 295, 420 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Stroke 42:1821-5. 2011
..Stroke survivors are at risk of developing comorbidities that further reduce their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk of developing a secondary health problem after stroke...
- Safety and tolerability of 600 mg clopidogrel bolus in patients with acute ischemic stroke: preliminary experience
M Fareed K Suri
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Med Sci Monit 14:PI39-44. 2008
..There is a high risk of recurrence within the first 72 hours of ischemic stroke. Without bolus, the peak effect of clopidogrel may be delayed for 72 hours. A bolus may shorten this time but its safety in acute ischemic stroke is unknown...
- Intracranial atherosclerotic disease: medical, biomechanical, imaging, and flow dynamics perspective
M Fareed K Suri
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
J Neuroimaging 19:150-7. 2009
..Computerized analysis may provide more accurate values of these parameters which can be used during the procedure for improving patient care...
- Nationwide frequency and association of heart failure on stroke outcomes in the United States
Afshin A Divani
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
J Card Fail 15:11-6. 2009
..This study was designed to determine the association of co-existing HF with in-hospital length-of-stay (LOS), cost, and mortality among acute stroke patients admitted to hospitals in the United States (US)...
- Microscopic and macroscopic evaluation of emboli captured during angioplasty and stent procedures in extracranial vertebral and internal carotid arteries
Afshin A Divani
Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
J Endovasc Ther 15:263-9. 2008
..To compare the quantities of emboli dislodged during percutaneous transluminal angioplasty/stenting in the vertebral artery (VA) with those released during stent placement in the internal carotid artery (ICA)...
- Risk factors associated with injury attributable to falling among elderly population with history of stroke
Afshin A Divani
Minnesota Stroke Initiative, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Stroke 40:3286-92. 2009
..Identifying physical, clinical, and social factors that predispose stroke patients to falls may reduce further disability and life-threatening complications, and improve overall quality of life...
- Effect of blood soluble clotting factors on coagulation profile
Afshin A Divani
Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 16:475-9. 2010
..We hypothesize that soluble clotting factors released during a mechanical thrombectomy procedure may be responsible for creating a localized hypercoagulable state and could be one of the underlying causes of recurrent thrombosis...
- A case-control study of risk factors for multiple sclerosis in Iran
Alvaro Alonso
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Mult Scler 17:550-5. 2011
..Numerous studies have assessed risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS), although none have been conducted previously in Iran...
