2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2007000700009
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Abstract: -We performed a cross-sectional study of stroke type frequency at a local emergency hospital, in Natal, Brazil. The sample consisted of all patients who were admitted to an emergency hospital with a presumptive diagnosis of stroke. Of the 416 patients, 328 were studied, 88 were excluded for not meeting inclusion criteria, 74.7% (n= 245) had ischemic stroke 17.7% (n=58) had intracerebral hemorrhage, 7.6% (n=25) had subarachnoid hemorrhage; 173 were men (52.7%). Mean age was 64.1 years. The intrahospital mortali… Show more

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“…In our previous hospital-based registry analysis (April 2006 to December 2008) performed in the city of São Paulo 6 , we found stroke subtype proportions (84.9% ischemic stroke, 15.1% intracerebral hemorrhage) that were similar to those in the studies performed in Matão and Joinville. Our results were also similar to other hospital-based registries in the Northeastern region of Brazil, in the cities of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte 7 , and Fortaleza, Ceará 8 . However, the overall stroke 30-day case-fatality rate was lower (12.8%, first-ever and recurrent) than in Matão (18.5%), Joinville (19.1%) and Fortaleza (20.9%), and similar to that in Natal (10.4%) 9 .…”
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“…In our previous hospital-based registry analysis (April 2006 to December 2008) performed in the city of São Paulo 6 , we found stroke subtype proportions (84.9% ischemic stroke, 15.1% intracerebral hemorrhage) that were similar to those in the studies performed in Matão and Joinville. Our results were also similar to other hospital-based registries in the Northeastern region of Brazil, in the cities of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte 7 , and Fortaleza, Ceará 8 . However, the overall stroke 30-day case-fatality rate was lower (12.8%, first-ever and recurrent) than in Matão (18.5%), Joinville (19.1%) and Fortaleza (20.9%), and similar to that in Natal (10.4%) 9 .…”
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“…In the study performed in Natal, a similar 30-day case-fatality rate for all stroke types of 10.4% was reported 7 . Another prospective survey conducted among stroke patients admitted to 19 hospitals in the city of Fortaleza estimated an in-hospital mortality rate of 20.9% 8 .…”
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confidence: 52%
“…Stroke is a pathology that leads to alterations in consciousness level and functioning, somatosensory dysfunctions, motor deficits and cognitive, language and sleep disorders [1][2][3] . Stroke rehabilitation programs are undergoing a paradigm shift, redefining recovery in broader terms by recognizing social, psychological and environmental factors as contributors to health and quality of life 4 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[1][2][3] In 2001, stroke was statistically the leading cause of death in Brazil. 4 A stroke can be caused by hypertension and age, the main risk factors, 5 resulting in paresis or paralysis of the side opposite to the injury, 6,7 and manifested in muscle weakness, spasticity, and atypical motor patterns, disabling its victims or hampering the functionality of the upper limb. 8,9 Recovering movement and function of the upper limb is a concern for individuals who have suffered paresis after a stroke.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13,14 From this perspective, repetitive movements induced by electrical stimulation may be important for motor relearning, through mechanisms that include somatosensory cortex stimulation by increasing sensory feedback, thus increasing proprioceptive stimulation as a result of muscular activation. 5,15 Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be an appropriate intervention to enable the active practice of a hemiparetic patient. 16 Segmented functional practice is the key to improving strength, so associating FES with specific functional tasks could be a good therapeutic strategy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%