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Free Subscription 03.08.2026 2 Am Heart J 3 Am J Cardiol 1 Am J Emerg Med 1 Am J Phys Med Rehabil 3 BMC Neurol 2 BMJ 3 BMJ Case Rep 4 BMJ Open 2 Circulation 1 Eur Heart J 1 Heart 1 Int J Cardiol 3 Int J Stroke 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 7 J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 1 JAMA 2 Lancet 1 N Engl J Med 3 Neurology 3 PLoS One 11 Stroke

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Am Heart J

1. WONG JA, Conen D, Doumouras A, Van Reekum E, et al
   Rationale, Design, and Experiences from the Vanguard Phase of the Bariatric Surgery for the Reduction of Cardiovascular Events (BRAVE) Trial.
   Am Heart J. 2026 Jul 25:107544. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107544.
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2. RODRIGO ZONI C, Mukherjee D, Gulati M
   Reconsidering Fibrinolysis in Selected Patients with Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Hypothesis-Generating, Research-Based Framework.
   Am Heart J. 2026 Jul 31:107548. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2026.107548.
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   Am J Cardiol

3. VICHOS T, Strepkos D, Alexandrou M, Carvalho PEP, et al
   Sex Differences in Clinical Outcomes after Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Findings from the PROGRESS-BIFURCATION Registry.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jul 30:S0002-9149(26)00487.
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4. KAUR H, Carvalho PEP, Strepkos D, Alexandrou M, et al
   Impact of Proximal Optimization Technique in Provisional Bifurcation Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insights from PROGRESS-BIFURCATION Registry.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jul 27:S0002-9149(26)00478.
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5. FAIZAN MA, Rehman T, Humayun Z, Dandamudi M, et al
   Sex Differences in Access-site and Clinical Outcomes Following Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Jul 28:S0002-9149(26)00477.
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   Am J Emerg Med

6. KHAN YY, Alzahrani AA, Alghamdi RS, Alshammasi ZR, et al
   Efficacy and safety of prehospital whole blood resuscitation in traumatic haemorrhagic shock a systematic review and meta-analysis.
   Am J Emerg Med. 2026;109:229-237.
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   Am J Phys Med Rehabil

7. PARK EJ
   Joint Associations of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden With Executive Performance, Balance, and In-Hospital Falls in Patients With Subacute Supratentorial Ischemic Stroke Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003111.
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   BMC Neurol

8. SCHMITTUS T, Wensing M, Weidner N, Rupp R, et al
   The network and care coordination of ambulatory healthcare providers for people with mobility impairments: a cross-sectional network study involving stroke survivors and people with spinal cord injury in Germany.
   BMC Neurol. 2026;26:479.
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9. FANG H, Yuan Y, Hu Z, Cai J, et al
   Geographical disparities and spatial non-stationarity in stroke prevalence across China: a Bayesian analysis.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jul 15. doi: 10.1186/s12883-026-05173.
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10. MULLER LM, Dubinski D, Gross J, Donndorf P, et al
    The early fogging effect in cerebral infarction - a case report and review of the literature.
    BMC Neurol. 2026;26:478.
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    BMJ

11. LUN R, Pensato U, Shaw JR, Pivato CA, et al
    Investigation and management of breakthrough ischemic stroke in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation.
    BMJ. 2026;394:e084905.
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12. LI Z, Wang C, Tang Y, Dong J, et al
    Antithrombotic treatment for migraine in patients with patent foramen ovale: multicentre, randomised, active controlled, open label trial.
    BMJ. 2026;394:e100103.
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    BMJ Case Rep

13. BASHIR MK, Miranda J, Yang HW, Morote G, et al
    Ischaemic stroke associated with Takayasu arteritis and latent tuberculosis: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e275101.
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14. FUKUI R, Yoshikawa S, Kimura A, Ueda T, et al
    Hypoglossal nerve palsy secondary to cervical spondylosis mimicking angio-oedema.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e267982.
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15. MUSTHAFA A, Mahmood A
    Sight-saving outcome with thrombolysis in central retinal artery occlusion.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e271724.
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    BMJ Open

16. KHEIRABADY MM, Masoumi S, Azizpour Y, Kharaghani MA, et al
    Obesity-related patterns of multimorbidity and their association with health-related quality of life in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e113704.
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17. SREEDEVI EV, Iyer K S, Thankappan K, Roe J, et al
    Artificial intelligence tools for the assessment and management of dysphagia: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119582.
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18. MONCION K, Rodrigues L, Bon A, Sutoski A, et al
    Protecting the brain from post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia with multimodal exercise training: study protocol for a Bayesian adaptive trial (PROTECT).
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e123336.
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19. HELBACH J, Hickstein J, Jarchow AM, Bourry R, et al
    Preventing the next stroke: nurse-led decision and adherence coaching to empower people with stroke (StrokeCompass) versus usual care - study protocol for a stepped-wedge pilot trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e116718.
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    Circulation

20. NADARAJAH R, Wu J, Wahab A, Reynolds C, et al
    Risk-Guided Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Using Electronic Health Records.
    Circulation. 2026 Jul 28. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.079391.
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21. GANESH A, Sujanthan S, Muir RT, Joundi RA, et al
    Major Adverse Cognitive Events (MACE-Cog): A New "MACE" Framework for Cognitive Outcomes in Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke.
    Circulation. 2026;154:378-394.
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    Eur Heart J

22. ZHAO G, Zhou S, Fang Z, Ma J, et al
    Micro-axial flow pump vs veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions: a randomized trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Jul 29:ehag520. doi: 10.1093.
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    Heart

23. TEIXEIRA TUPINAMBAS J, Rocha MOC, Lage TAR, Mutarelli A, et al
    Cardioembolic stroke in Chagas cardiomyopathy: the interplay between apical aneurysm, left ventricular thrombus and clinical outcomes.
    Heart. 2026 Jul 28:heartjnl-2026-328159. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328159.
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    Int J Cardiol

24. RANASINGHE S, Tjoe B, Chang J, Cook-Wiens G, et al
    Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure in women with ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease: The women's ischemia syndrome evaluation - Coronary microvascular dysfunction study (WISE-CVD).
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;461:134672.
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    Int J Stroke

25. OZKAN H, Esmail T, Ambler G, Drummond A, et al
    Non-motor Outcomes After Stroke: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Jul 27:17474930261475966. doi: 10.1177/17474930261475966.
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26. JOHNS H, Yogendrakumar V, Launder NH, Hayward KS, et al
    Practical guidance for Win Statistics and Tournament Methods for Multifaceted Outcomes in Stroke Research: Review and Recommendations.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Jul 27:17474930261475853. doi: 10.1177/17474930261475853.
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27. IBIAPINO MK, Ibrahim M, Kumar V, Mamani-Sucari DL, et al
    Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Stroke Without Stenotic Atherosclerosis: A Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Jul 25:17474930261475466. doi: 10.1177/17474930261475466.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

28. WEN B, Wu Y, Lavigne E, Coelho M, et al
    Compound Exposure to Extreme Heat and Substantial Landscape Fire-Sourced Air Pollution on Cardiovascular Mortality.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026 Jul 19:S0735-1097(26)06772.
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    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis

29. KAMYAB DJ, James S
    Ischemic Stroke Following Transient Ischemic Attack: Sociodemographic and Clinical Risk Factors in a National Cohort.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 30:108713.
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30. LU J, Lin F, Weng J, Lyu J, et al
    Serum Lipid Profiles and the Burden of Polyvascular Atherosclerosis: A Cross-Sectional CTA-Based Study in a Chinese Cohort.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 30:108715.
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31. DEMECO A, Marotta N, Lentini MP, Fratto C, et al
    Mental simulation practices in stroke rehabilitation reorganize brain connectivity: a systematic review.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 31:108719.
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32. ZOU S, Liu R, Zhang S, Gao M, et al
    Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Strategies Defined by Drug Composition and Treatment Duration for Acute Minor Ischemic Stroke or High-Risk Transient Ischemic Attack: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 31:108710.
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33. NACCARATO M, Ricci E, Vincis E, Quagliotto M, et al
    Intravenous thrombolysis for ischemic stroke in extended time window selected with CT perfusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 31:108717.
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34. CELPACENKO I, Matijosaitis V, Hjaltason H, Vaitkus A, et al
    Reducing left-right bias in the NIH Stroke Scale: Prospective two-centre validation of a modified item 9 for spatial neglect screening during language assessment.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 31:108714.
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35. TRULLI M, Sabuzi F, Mauriello A, Palumbo V, et al
    Quantitative analysis of Toxic Metals in Plasma and Intracranial Thrombi in Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jul 31:108718.
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    JAMA

36. RAZO C, DeCleene NK, Johnson CO, Stark BA, et al
    Global Burden of Elevated LDL-C: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.
    JAMA. 2026 Jul 29:e268628. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.8628.
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    Lancet

37. RUEL M, Nambala S, Guo MH, Verevkin A, et al
    Multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting via small thoracotomy versus sternotomy (MIST): an investigator-initiated, international, open-label, randomised controlled trial.
    Lancet. 2026 Jul 31:S0140-6736(26)01288-2. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)01288.
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38. SOTOMI Y, Kozuma K, Higuchi Y, Nakazawa G, et al
    1-month versus 12-month dual antithrombotic therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with atrial fibrillation (OPTIMA-AF): a multicentre, open-label, hybrid non-inferiority and superiority, randomised, controlled trial.
    Lancet. 2026 Jul 15:S0140-6736(26)00665-3. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00665.
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    N Engl J Med

39. WARKENTIN TE, Greinacher A
    Platelet-Activating Anti-Platelet Factor 4 Disorders.
    N Engl J Med. 2026 Jul 13. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra2502459.
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    Neurology

40. SHAHRIVARI M, Grotta JC
    Optimizing Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Adjunct Therapies and Multiple Dosing Strategies.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218285.
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41. LIN YR, Lee WJ, Lee PL, Lin CP, et al
    Validation of the VasCog-2-WSO VCID Criteria in a Dementia-Free and Stroke-Free Community Cohort: Cardiovascular Risk and Mortality.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218311.
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42. YIALLOUROU S, Wiedner C, Yang Q, Baril AA, et al
    Association of Sleep Variables With Cognitive Performance and the Risk of Dementia in the Sleep and Dementia Consortium.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218182.
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    PLoS One

43. ANSARI MS, Nisar F, Reyaz U, Fatima M, et al
    Current immunosuppressive treatment and self-reported lifetime stroke history among United States adults: A cross-sectional study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0355164.
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44. KAKKAR AK, Bonaca MP, Giugliano RP, Pieper K, et al
    Contemporary patients with atrial fibrillation are not anticoagulated despite risks of stroke - Insights from GARDENIA.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0354382.
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45. ABU KHADIJA H, Alkrinawi J, Abdullah A, Ayyad O, et al
    De Ritis (AST/ALT) ratio as a predictor of early adverse outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0354267.
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    Stroke

46. RODGERS ML, Fox E, Abdelhak T, Franker LM, et al
    Correction to: Care of the Patient With Acute Ischemic Stroke (Endovascular/Intensive Care Unit-Postinterventional Therapy): Update to 2009 Comprehensive Nursing Care Scientific Statement: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
    Stroke. 2026;57:e460.
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47. PRABHAKARAN S, Gonzalez NR, Zachrison KS, Adeoye O, et al
    Correction to: 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
    Stroke. 2026;57:e461-e467.
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48. XING W, Liu Q, Jing J, Sui D, et al
    Superficial Siderosis With Recurrent Hemorrhage Caused by a Cavernous Venous Malformation: A 7T-MRI Finding.
    Stroke. 2026;57:e273-e274.
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49. BALABANSKI AH, Hayward KS, Fischer U, Campbell BCV, et al
    Leading an Investigator-Initiated Stroke Trial as an Early- or Mid-Career Researcher.
    Stroke. 2026;57:e277-e281.
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50. LEPPERT MH, Putnam T, Adelman EE
    Stroke Care in Rural Hospitals: A Critical Problem With Looming Challenges.
    Stroke. 2026;57:2542-2544.
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51. ROYAN R, Stamm B, Prabhakaran S
    Optimizing Acute Ischemic Stroke Systems of Care: Current State and Future Directions.
    Stroke. 2026 Jul 30. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.052584.
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52. LYU J, Hassan S, Zhang W, Wu WC, et al
    Myeloid Cell-Specific Retinoid X Receptor Signaling Facilitates White Matter Repair and Stroke Recovery in Aged Mice.
    Stroke. 2026 Jul 30. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055940.
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53. GONZALEZ NR, Prabhakaran S, Zachrison KS, Leira EC, et al
    Response to Request for Modification of the 2026 AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines: Endovascular Thrombectomy Imaging Selection in the 6- to 24-Hour Window.
    Stroke. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.056726.
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54. ALBERS GW, Warach SJ, Saver JL, Fisher M, et al
    Proposed Corrections to the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Stroke. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.056478.
    PubMed        
    
    
55. TOYODA K
    One Only Half Dies: On Receiving the 2026 ISC Ralph L. Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Award.
    Stroke. 2026;57:2545-2554.
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56. PEARSON R, Fraser S, Pabst L, Galardi MM, et al
    Advancing Pediatric Stroke Readiness: Engaging Healthcare Systems to Optimize Care Delivery.
    Stroke. 2026;57:2555-2564.
    PubMed         Abstract available
    
    

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