The 2020 update of the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) for the
Secondary Prevention of Stroke includes current evidence-based recommendations and …

The association between stroke and cancer is well-established. Because of an aging
population and longer survival rates, the frequency of synchronous stroke and cancer will …

Importance Stroke may be a first manifestation of an occult cancer or may be an indicator of
an increased cancer risk in later life. However, data, especially for younger adults, are …

Background and purpose Malignancy associated acute ischemic stroke (AIS) requires
specific diagnostic work-up, treatment and prevention to improve outcome. This study aimed …

It remains controversial which characteristics may predict occult cancer in stroke patients.
Characteristics of patients with ischemic stroke registered in the Zurich Swiss Stroke …

Background and Objectives Patients with a new diagnosis of cancer carry an increased risk
of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), and this risk varies depending on age, cancer type, stage …

One in six ischaemic stroke patients has an embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS),
defined as a stroke with unclear aetiology despite recommended diagnostic evaluation. The …

Background/aims The reciprocal promotion of cancer and stroke occurs due to changes in
shared risk factors, such as metabolic pathways and molecular targets, creating a “vicious …

Accurate ischemic stroke etiologic determination and diagnosis form the foundation of
excellent cerebrovascular care as from it stems initiation of the appropriate secondary …

Background and aim Identification of paraneoplastic hypercoagulability in stroke patients
helps to guide investigations and prevent stroke recurrence. A previous study demonstrated …