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Free Subscription 27.04.2026 4 Am J Cardiol 1 Am J Phys Med Rehabil 1 Ann Neurol 2 Atherosclerosis 2 BMC Neurol 1 BMJ Open 1 Brain 2 Can J Cardiol 1 Circ Heart Fail 1 Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1 Crit Care Med 1 Heart 2 Int J Cardiol 1 Int J Stroke 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 1 J Neuroeng Rehabil 6 J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 3 JAMA Neurol 4 Lancet Neurol 1 N Engl J Med 1 Nat Rev Neurol 1 Neurology 2 PLoS One 3 Stroke 1 World Neurosurg

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Am J Cardiol

1. LIAO JN, Kuo L, Liu CM, Tsai CT, et al
   Screening of Atrial Fibrillation/Arrhythmia Events in Patients with Abnormal ECHOcardiographic Parameters: The Randomized, Prospective SAFE-ECHO Study Design and Rationale.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 16:S0002-9149(26)00250.
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2. JIANG J, Turgeon RD, Chu E, Percy ED, et al
   Characterizing Antithrombotic Regimens After Isolated Mitral Valve Repair: A Retrospective Descriptive Study and Interview of Cardiac Surgeons.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 16:S0002-9149(26)00236.
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3. ANGHELUTA AD, Zolotarova T, Levett JY, Seirafi T, et al
   Argatroban for the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 18:S0002-9149(26)00263.
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4. CACERES-LORIGA FM, Morais H, Lacerda RAV, de Sousa MR, et al
   Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis: Current Management, Surgical Treatment, and the Evolution of Thrombolysis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 18:S0002-9149(26)00261.
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   Am J Phys Med Rehabil

5. CHEN S, Li KZMA, Liang W, Liu P, et al
   Optimal Strategy of Resistance Training Combined With Other Rehabilitation Interventions for Lower-Limb Dysfunction in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026;105:428-438.
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   Ann Neurol

6. GUO C, Cavalcante F, Yang S, Suzuki K, et al
   Stroke Etiologies With Intravenous Thrombolysis before Thrombectomy and Functional Outcomes in Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion.
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1002/ana.78225.
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   Atherosclerosis

7. YAVARI N, Wai KM, Alsoudi AF, Koo E, et al
   Xanthelasma and its association with developing major cardio-cerebrovascular events.
   Atherosclerosis. 2026;416:120647.
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8. JORGENSEN SM, Yang-Jensen KC, Yeung K, Khare HA, et al
   Proteomics and ex vivo plaque culture identify the insulin-like growth factor axis as a potential regulator of matrix remodelling in carotid plaques.
   Atherosclerosis. 2026;416:120734.
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   BMC Neurol

9. PRADA D, Morava-Kozicz E, Rajendrakumar AL, Kupsco A, et al
   Blood mitochondrial heteroplasmic variants and cognitive performance in late midlife: REGARDS study.
   BMC Neurol. 2026;26:247.
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10. ZHANG H, Chen W, Yang M, Zheng H, et al
    Nonlinear threshold effect of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for predicting stroke-associated pneumonia in acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study in afebrile patients at admission.
    BMC Neurol. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1186/s12883-026-04914.
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    BMJ Open

11. LIU Z, Cheang I, Chen Y, Zhang M, et al
    Risk of severe cardiovascular events and incidence rate of cardiopulmonary events among patients with COPD in China: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e109712.
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    Brain

12. ADEWALE B, Chia R, Moaddel R, Landeck N, et al
    Machine learning model based on plasma proteomics for the identification of Parkinson's disease.
    Brain. 2026 Apr 22:awag140. doi: 10.1093.
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    Can J Cardiol

13. GOYAL A, Saeed H, Jain H, Hurjkaliani S, et al
    Cardiovascular Outcomes with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Diabetes or Obesity Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Can J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 20:S0828-282X(26)00358.
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14. CHEN S, Ji Y, Yang R, Peng X, et al
    Influence of Baseline Smoking Status on Intensive Blood-Pressure Control: Results from the STEP Randomized Trial.
    Can J Cardiol. 2026 Apr 21:S0828-282X(26)00361.
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    Circ Heart Fail

15. MONDELLINI GM, van den Enden AJM, Meuwese CL, Van Mieghem NM, et al
    Hemodynamic Impact of Ventricular Tachycardia: Insights From Pressure-Volume Loop Monitoring.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2026 Apr 20:e013910. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.125.013910.
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    Cochrane Database Syst Rev

16. DEL FURIA MJ, Minozzi S, Battel I, Cordani C, et al
    Delivery arrangements for rehabilitation services in health systems: an overview of systematic reviews.
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;4:CD016348.
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    Crit Care Med

17. CHIANG CJ, Bria KE, Chrysafi P, Falvello V, et al
    Effects of Early Versus Delayed Mechanical Thrombectomy on Outcomes in Intermediate-Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
    Crit Care Med. 2026 Apr 23. doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007130.
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    Heart

18. NAVARRO JM, Doumouras BS, Douglas W, Tieu P, et al
    Risk prediction models for incident heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Heart. 2026 Apr 20:heartjnl-2025-327118. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2025-327118.
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    Int J Cardiol

19. KURL S, Laukkanen JA
    Ideal cardiovascular health, polygenic risk scores and the risk of ischaemic stroke.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;456:134507.
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20. GARATACHEA N, Echevarria-Polo M, Hernandez-Vicente A, D'Ascenzi F, et al
    Cardiac magnetic resonance tissue characterization in endurance athletes with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation phenotype (PAFIYAMA).
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;456:134502.
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    Int J Stroke

21. NEHME A, Li L
    Temporal Trends in Case Fatality, Long-Term Survival and Vascular Events After Stroke in Young and Middle-Aged Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Apr 23:17474930261447879. doi: 10.1177/17474930261447879.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

22. JOHANSSON BARTOLINI I, Joseph P, Islam S, Ramachan SP, et al
    Heart Failure Among 173,000 Community-Dwelling Participants From 25 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries in the PURE Study.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Apr 15:S0735-1097(26)05510.
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    J Neuroeng Rehabil

23. LIN MT, Chen SY, Lai PH, Liu YC, et al
    Safety and neuromodulation effect of transcranial focused ultrasound for motor recovery in patients with subacute stroke.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:141.
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    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis

24. ROBBE MMQ, Knapen RRMM, van der Vleuten JR, Samuels N, et al
    Predictors of spontaneous and early recanalization in stroke patients eligible for endovascular treatment.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Apr 21:108641.
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25. HOU Y, Ni Y, Wang B, Shan Y, et al
    Ropivacaine attenuates cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in young male mice by reducing endothelial oxidative stress through activation of the Htr7/cAMP-PKA signaling.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108613.
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26. KE P, Huang J, Su L
    Evolution of circadian syndrome status and risk of incident stroke: A longitudinal cohort study of Chinese middle-aged and older adults.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108621.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    
27. DHIVAGARAN T, Abbas U, Butt F, Bains AS, et al
    Sociodemographic disparities in self-reported stroke: A cross-sectional, population-based analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108629.
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28. GALLINARO Y, Boarini R, Evangelista E, Fonte C, et al
    Telerehabilitation vs face-to-face computer-based cognitive training in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Apr 20:108640.
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29. SIKAKULYA FK, Kamabu LK, Jeannot BM, Mbonde AA, et al
    Global inequities and strategies for expanding access to reperfusion therapies in acute ischemic stroke: A focus on low- and middle-income countries.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Apr 17:108637.
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    JAMA Neurol

30. RIDHA M, Hailat R, Stanton R, Merkler AE, et al
    Hypertension With High-Risk Features in Cryptogenic Stroke: An Exploratory Analysis of the ARCADIA Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Apr 20:e260855. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.0855.
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31. ANASTASIOU A, Corbaz H, Christodoulou E, Albers GW, et al
    Mechanical Thrombectomy and Final Infarct Volume in Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Apr 20:e260805. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.0805.
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32. CHEN W, Yang B, Bai X, Yi T, et al
    Intra-arterial Alteplase Thrombolysis After Successful Thrombectomy for AIS in the Posterior Circulation: The IAT-TOP Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Apr 24. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.1074.
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    Lancet Neurol

33. KANDEL A, Ludwig B, Janicke D, Rodman D, et al
    Gaps in system of care in acute central retinal artery occlusion.
    Lancet Neurol. 2026;25:441.
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34. GUILLON B, Preterre C, Lebranchu P
    Gaps in system of care in acute central retinal artery occlusion - Authors' reply.
    Lancet Neurol. 2026;25:441-442.
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35. CHAKRABORTY S, Feigin V, Dhamija RK, Krishnamurthi R, et al
    Advancing brain health equity at the World Health Summit.
    Lancet Neurol. 2026;25:442-443.
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36. GNANENTHIRAN SR, Song L, Rodgers A, Anderson CS, et al
    Optimising blood pressure control after stroke: established wisdom and new frontiers.
    Lancet Neurol. 2026;25:506-518.
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    N Engl J Med

37. ANDERSON CS, Chow CK, de Silva HA, Senanayake B, et al
    Three Low-Dose Antihypertensive Agents in a Single Pill after Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:1571-1582.
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    Nat Rev Neurol

38. KWOK JCF, Dityatev A
    Extracellular matrix remodelling in neurological diseases.
    Nat Rev Neurol. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1038/s41582-026-01209.
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    Neurology

39. TAI XY, Zhao S, Liem B, Galovic M, et al
    The Relationship Between Sleep, Cognition, and Dementia Risk in People With Focal Epilepsy.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214985.
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    PLoS One

40. HUANG Y, Zhao Y, Zhang X, Bi X, et al
    Single-cell RNA sequencing identifies microglial state changes associated with iTBS after ischemia-reperfusion injury.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0346888.
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41. HAIDL H, Tokic S, Weiss EC, Gallistl S, et al
    Acetylsalicylic acid modulates progression of endogenous thrombin potential in high-risk pregnancies.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347788.
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    Stroke

42. ZHANG K, Jing X, Abdalkader M, Wang J, et al
    Endovascular Thrombectomy Versus Standard Medical Management in Acute Anterior Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke: The ORIENTAL-MeVO Registry Study.
    Stroke. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054127.
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43. SIVAKUMAR SS, Anand SA, Brawer L, Mellor RL, et al
    Motor Impairment and Adaptation in a Novel Nonhuman Primate Model of Internal Capsule Infarct.
    Stroke. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054365.
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44. CRUZ-CRIOLLO L, Galecio-Castillo M, Rodriguez-Calienes A, Kalakoti P, et al
    Early Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Functional Outcomes in Acute Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: CLOT-VENUS Substudy.
    Stroke. 2026 Apr 22. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052774.
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    World Neurosurg

45. TENHOEVE SA, Grandhi R, Menacho ST
    Refining the Brain Injury Guidelines: Does Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury Deserve a Seat at the Table?
    World Neurosurg. 2026;210:124968.
    PubMed        
    
    

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