Systematic Review Stroke research and treatment 2017

A Systematic Review of the Causes and Management of Ischaemic Stroke Caused by Nontissue Emboli.

Judge C, Mello S, Bradley D, Harbison J — Stroke research and treatment, 2017

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers conducted a systematic review of 216 articles identified from EMBASE and MEDLINE to investigate the causes and management of ischaemic stroke resulting from nontissue emboli.

What They Found

The review categorized nontissue emboli into air embolism (141 reports), other arterial gas embolisms (49 reports), missiles and foreign bodies (16 reports), and other diverse causes. Air and gaseous embolisms are increasingly common due to interventional medical procedures and diving, with growing evidence supporting hyperbaric oxygen therapy for these events.

Canadian Relevance

This systematic review did not have a specific Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

The study's reliance on individual reports and diverse causes of emboli may limit the generalizability and strength of evidence for specific management strategies.

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Study Details

Study Type	Systematic Review
Category	Neurological
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	29123937
Year Published	2017
Journal	Stroke research and treatment

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