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Free Subscription 07.09.2026 2 Am J Cardiol 1 Ann Intern Med 3 Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2 BMC Neurol 1 BMJ Case Rep 1 BMJ Open 3 Cerebrovasc Dis 1 Circ Heart Fail 8 Circulation 7 Eur Heart J 3 Int J Stroke 4 J Am Coll Cardiol 1 J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2 J Neuroeng Rehabil 1 J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2 JAMA 1 JAMA Intern Med 1 JAMA Neurol 3 Lancet 7 N Engl J Med 4 Neurology 4 PLoS One 6 Stroke 1 World Neurosurg

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Am J Cardiol

1. OKOROIKE HC, Zheng W, Hasan F, Oktay A, et al
   Early Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Target Attainment Is Associated With Fewer Recurrent Cardiovascular Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Real-World Cohort Study.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Sep 3:S0002-9149(26)00549.
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2. FAHIM M, Eldawud D, Hamza H, Wang R, et al
   Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation with Concomitant Tricuspid Regurgitation.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Sep 2:S0002-9149(26)00545.
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   Ann Intern Med

3. ALSAARAN Z, Hill MD
   In AIS with inadequate response to tenecteplase, tirofiban vs. placebo increased excellent functional outcome rate at 90 d.
   Ann Intern Med. 2026 Sep 1. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-26-03132.
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   Arch Phys Med Rehabil

4. FLORES-SANDOVAL C, Mehrabi S, Safaei-Qomi MR, Fleet JL, et al
   Gait Speed Changes in Stroke Rehabilitation Motor Lower Extremity Randomized Controlled Trials by Intervention and Time Post-Stroke: A Meta-Analysis.
   Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Sep 3:S0003-9993(26)00893.
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5. SOMA Y, Kubota S, Shimizu Y, Kadone H, et al
   Feasibility and Safety Evaluation of Hybrid Assistive Limb-Based Neurorehabilitation for Patients with Central Motor Dysfunction: A Single-Center Study.
   Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Sep 2:S0003-9993(26)00894.
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6. DHAMRONGSIRIVADH R, Pugliese BL, Civeriati V, Piela K, et al
   More Than Just Arm Movement: Finger-Worn Accelerometers Provide a Valid and Sensitive Alternative to Wrist-Worn Accelerometers for Measuring Real-World Upper-Limb Performance in Stroke Survivors.
   Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 31:S0003-9993(26)00891.
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   BMC Neurol

7. VON ALVENSLEBEN AC, Buring JE, Schulz RS, Filser PJ, et al
   Living in the United States Stroke Belt and cognitive change in the Women's Health Study: a cohort study.
   BMC Neurol. 2026;26:555.
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8. SHEN Y, Gao T, Dai T, Gao J, et al
   Efficacy of remote rehabilitation therapy for upper limb dysfunction following stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical trials.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jun 20. doi: 10.1186/s12883-026-05031.
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   BMJ Case Rep

9. FRANGIAMORE S, Gurung A, Shukla P, Aghoram P, et al
   Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT): a rare cause of paradoxical embolic stroke.
   BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e274226.
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   BMJ Open

10. TRAC K, Sivakumar V, Ganesh A, Yogendrakumar V, et al
    Intravenous thrombolysis versus non-thrombolytic standard care for lacunar ischaemic stroke: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e124483.
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    Cerebrovasc Dis

11. DAS AS, Erdman JH, Peterson HJ, Heistand EC, et al
    Acute hyperglycemia after intracerebral hemorrhage is associated with 90-day cognitive impairment.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Sep 2:1. doi: 10.1159.
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12. YANG L, Fan X, Xu A, Du J, et al
    Dynamic, Explainable Artificial Intelligence Framework for sequential prediction of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage after Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 31:1. doi: 10.1159.
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13. PELED A, Budohoski KP, Menacho S, Krishnamoorthy V, et al
    Wearable Ultrasound for Autoregulation-Guided Hemodynamic Management After Endovascular Thrombectomy: A Digital Revolution for Post-Stroke Care.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Sep 1:1. doi: 10.1159.
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    Circ Heart Fail

14. BROWNELL NK, Inkelas M, Chen L, Leng M, et al
    Healthcare System Resilience and Adaptation: A 6-Year Analysis of Heart Failure Care in the Veterans Affairs System.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2026 Aug 31:e014478. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.126.014478.
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    Circulation

15. WHITTINGTON B, Balmforth C, Giaj Levra A, Clark L, et al
    Noninvasive Thrombus Imaging in Patients With Ischemic Stroke.
    Circulation. 2026 Sep 1. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.080420.
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16. COSTELLO JM, Mazwi ML, Riley CM, Gonzalez de Alba CE, et al
    Important Residual Lesions and Early Unplanned Reinterventions After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
    Circulation. 2026 Sep 1. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001465.
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17. SUN G, Guo X, Zhao C, Ouyang N, et al
    Long-Term Effectiveness of Intensive Blood Pressure Management Led by Nonphysician Community Healthcare Providers on Cardiovascular Events: 7-Year Follow-Up of a Cluster Randomized Trial.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 28. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.082511.
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18. GUEDON AF, Cacoub P, Carrat F, Espitia O, et al
    Tocilizumab Is Associated With a Lower Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Giant Cell Arteritis.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.080365.
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19. PETERSEN TR, Hanson RS, Malkoski SP
    Letter by Petersen et al Regarding Article, "Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes From the STORM-PE Trial".
    Circulation. 2026;154:e339-e340.
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20. GIUGLIANO RP, Bohula EA, Bellavia A, De Ferrari GM, et al
    Effects of Evolocumab on Mortality Outcomes in Patients Without Previous Myocardial Infarction or Stroke: A Prespecified Analysis of the VESALIUS-CV Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 31. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.082436.
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21. WANG C, Wang H
    Letter by Wang and Wang Regarding Article, "Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes From the STORM-PE Trial".
    Circulation. 2026;154:e341-e342.
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22. LOOKSTEIN RA, Rosovsky RP
    Response by Lookstein and Rosovsky to Letters Regarding Article, "Randomized Controlled Trial of Mechanical Thrombectomy With Anticoagulation Versus Anticoagulation Alone for Acute Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Outcomes From the S
    Circulation. 2026;154:e343-e344.
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    Eur Heart J

23. VINCENTELLI A, Martin AC, Guihaire J, Bouchot O, et al
    Auto-regulated bioprosthetic total artificial heart as bridge to transplantation: the EFICAS study.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Aug 31:ehag704. doi: 10.1093.
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24. CHIARITO M, Mehran R, Gibson MC, Cannon CP, et al
    Antithrombotic therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with atrial fibrillation: an individual patient data network meta-analysis.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Aug 30:ehag740. doi: 10.1093.
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25. BOEHMER AA, Eckardt L, Rothe M, Kaess BM, et al
    Pacemaker-implantation and atrioventricular-node ablation vs pulmonary vein isolation for elderly patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: the ABLATE versus PACE trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Aug 31:ehag742. doi: 10.1093.
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26. WOOD DA, Jennings CS, Kotseva K, Adamska A, et al
    ESC Guidelines on prevention and rehabilitation in coronary heart disease and current practice: the EUROASPIRE VI survey.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Aug 29:ehag741. doi: 10.1093.
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27. CROOIJMANS C, Adriaansen FW, Meeder JG, Beijk MAM, et al
    Patients with angina and non-obstructive coronary artery disease undergoing comprehensive invasive coronary function testing: long-term clinical outcomes.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Aug 31:ehag649. doi: 10.1093.
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28. GIORGIONE V, Parikh NI, Pedicino D, Thilaganathan B, et al
    Adverse pregnancy outcomes and long-term cardiovascular risk: lifelong connections.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Sep 1:ehag654. doi: 10.1093.
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29. EYOB FESSEHA H, Aro AL, Teppo K, Haukka J, et al
    Ischaemic stroke in atrial flutter vs fibrillation: a Finnish nationwide study.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Sep 3:ehag681. doi: 10.1093.
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    Int J Stroke

30. LAM K, Drozdowska BA, Rosentreter R, Betzner W, et al
    Remote Ischemic Conditioning in the Acute Treatment of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Sep 2:17474930261487798. doi: 10.1177/17474930261487798.
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31. COSTAMAGNA G, Hottinger A, Livio F, Navi BB, et al
    Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Active Cancer and Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated with Antiplatelet versus Anticoagulant Therapy.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Aug 30:17474930261487275. doi: 10.1177/17474930261487275.
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32. SUI C, Li M, Zhang Q, Li J, et al
    MRI-derived oxygen extraction fraction is associated with cognitive impairment in cerebral small vessel disease.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Aug 28:17474930261485653. doi: 10.1177/17474930261485653.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

33. JORGENSEN TH, Larsen AF, Jensen JM, Jensen RV, et al
    Short-Term Anticoagulant Therapy and Subclinical Leaflet Thickening in Transcatheter Aortic Valves: The NOTION-4 Trial.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Aug 30:S0735-1097(26)07505.
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34. ALI ZA
    The Opening Gambit: Thrombectomy to Guide Strategy in STEMI.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Aug 25:S0735-1097(26)07584.
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35. VALGIMIGLI M, Frigoli E, Landi A, Covani M, et al
    Stent Retriever Thrombectomy in Patients With Myocardial Infarction The Open-label, Multicenter NATURE Superiority trial.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Aug 29:S0735-1097(26)07586.
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    Global, Regional, and National Burden of Myocarditis and Its Impairment, 1990-2023.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Aug 21:S0735-1097(26)07323.
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    J Cereb Blood Flow Metab

37. YU X, Han Z, Chen D, Zhao W, et al
    EXPRESS: Risk factors and predictive model for non-aspiration stroke-associated infections in patients with acute ischemic stroke followed by intravenous thrombolysis.
    J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2026 Sep 2:271678X261487851.
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    J Neuroeng Rehabil

38. LEGER B, Auzou P, Fourdrinoy E, Sarrazin M, et al
    Cortical neuromodulation by vibration-induced illusion of movement is observed in older individuals, but not in individuals with acute stroke: a cross-sectional fNIRS study.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:254.
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39. MU J, Liu X, Yuan Y, Wang S, et al
    Characteristics of plantar pressure during walking in stroke patients with hemiplegia of different brunnstrom stages: a study based on five-region smart insoles.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:255.
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    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis

40. LODATO M, Pini R, Bramucci A, Tusini N, et al
    Dual-layer vs. closed-cell devices in carotid artery stenting: The role of plaque morphology on short-term outcomes.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108736.
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    JAMA

41. ROTEN L, Maurhofer J, Krisai P, Breitenstein A, et al
    Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using Pulsed Field Ablation With vs Without Posterior Wall Isolation in Patients With Symptomatic Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: The PIFPAF-PFA Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA. 2026 Aug 29:e2617598. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.17598.
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42. LIPSON RA, Senerth E, Watson MA, Saini H, et al
    COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season.
    JAMA. 2026 Sep 2. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.18191.
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    JAMA Intern Med

43. LEONG DP, Higano C, Cano Garcia C, Fradet V, et al
    Specialist Referral for Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2026 Aug 30:e264773. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.4773.
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    JAMA Neurol

44. WANG Y, Liao X, Feng S, Pan Y, et al
    Tirofiban for Branch Atheromatous Disease-Related Stroke: The STRATEGY Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Aug 31:e262855. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2855.
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    Lancet

45. WACHTER R, Haag P, Uhe T, Bacak M, et al
    Catheter ablation for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (PVI-SHAM-AF): a randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicentre trial.
    Lancet. 2026 Aug 30:S0140-6736(26)01558-8. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01558.
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46. BRAZILE TL, Conrad N, Bergman L, Gnanaraj JP, et al
    Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy: physiology, global burden, risk stratification, and opportunities in care.
    Lancet. 2026;408:935-951.
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47. SILVAIN J, Choi KH, Monguillon V, Kang D, et al
    Discontinuation of beta-blockers in stable patients with previous myocardial infarction, preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, and no heart failure: a pooled analysis of individual patient data.
    Lancet. 2026 Aug 30:S0140-6736(26)01426-1. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01426.
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    N Engl J Med

48. TAKAHASHI K, Kozuma K, Morino Y, Kashiwabara K, et al
    Aspirin Omission at the Time of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in STEMI.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2606997.
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49. ZOUNGAS S, Wolfe R, Moran C, Nicholls SJ, et al
    Atorvastatin, Cardiovascular Events, and Disability-free Survival in Older Adults.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2607314.
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50. LEE SJ, Lee YJ, Lee K, Cho DK, et al
    Clopidogrel or Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in High-Ischemic-Risk Patients.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2608533.
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51. GIBSON CM, Steg PG, Bahit MC, Al-Lamee R, et al
    Milvexian with Antiplatelet Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndrome Event.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2608717.
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52. KROUPA J, Radvan M, Mrozek J, Sluka M, et al
    Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2608012.
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53. BISCAGLIA S, Erriquez A, Colaiori I, Hakeem A, et al
    Complete Revascularization Guided by Functional Coronary Angiography in STEMI.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2605373.
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54. OMEROVIC E, Koul S, Andersson J, Ponten J, et al
    Prasugrel versus Ticagrelor in Acute Coronary Syndromes.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Aug 29. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2609057.
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    Neurology

55. MESCHIA JF
    Carotid Artery Stenting Is Now an Evidence-Based Adjunct to Intensive Medical Therapy for Stroke Prevention.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218441.
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56. KUCZYNSKI AM, Yu AYX, Fowler R, Hong Z, et al
    Association Between Immigration Status and the Intensity of Acute Stroke Care in Ontario, Canada: A Retrospective Study.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218543.
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57. SAVITZ SI
    Medical Management for Patients With Asymptomatic Carotid Disease.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218439.
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58. SHIOMI Y, Koge J, Yamaguchi E, Shiozawa M, et al
    Teaching Video NeuroImage: Transient Perivascular Inflammation of Carotid Artery Syndrome Demonstrated by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218551.
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    PLoS One

59. WHITE M, Lam MHC, Yang T, Lipson-Smith R, et al
    Ending the single versus multi-bedroom debate: Hybrid rooms meet stroke rehabilitation needs.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0356623.
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60. KAGER S, Cheng HJ, Kuah CWK, Samkharadze T, et al
    Technology-Assisted Rehabilitation Gym for at-home Training (TARGeT) for stroke survivors: A study protocol for evaluating feasibility, safety, usability, clinical benefit, and costs.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0355160.
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61. FATIMA A, Ashraf A, Khan MA
    Adaptation of the Quick Aphasia Battery into Urdu and establishment of its psychometric properties.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0356908.
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62. HEFFRON SP, Xia Y, Rodriguez C, Rockman CB, et al
    Functional capacity improvement and cardiovascular events after lower extremity revascularization.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0357038.
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    Stroke

63. ZI X, He Y, Chen G, Wang Q, et al
    Ticagrelor-Aspirin With Thrombolysis by Infarct Patterns in Moderate Ischemic Stroke: TAPIS Subgroup Analysis.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.057001.
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64. LAN CK, Chen WR, Hsieh YC, Lin TY, et al
    Cilostazol Treatment for Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Targeting Dural Lymphatics.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055192.
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65. NAQVI IA, Ebadi SR, Patel SR, George M, et al
    Intervention Design for Individual Behavior Change in Stroke Prevention Trials.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.056667.
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66. BODA AK, Mak KK, Li W, Chelluboina B, et al
    Immune Checkpoint B7-H3 Inhibition Reprograms Acute Neuroinflammation and Protects the Brain After Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055713.
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67. COUGHLAN K, Fasugba O, Dale S, Straiton N, et al
    Role of Clinical Trials in Implementation Science and Organization Change: An Overview of Cluster, Stepped-Wedge, and Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Studies.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 3. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052073.
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68. FLEMING N, Dintica C, Arynchyn A, Lloyd-Jones DM, et al
    Social Determinants of Health in Early to Mid-Adulthood and Risk of Early-Onset Stroke.
    Stroke. 2026 Sep 4. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055839.
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    World Neurosurg

69. KAZEMZADEH K
    Advancements in Pediatric Moyamoya Disease: A Critical Review of Surgical Decision-Making, Outcomes, and Future Directions.
    World Neurosurg. 2026 Aug 31:125284. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.125284.
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