Circle of Willis Configuration Is Not Associated with Early Neurological Deterioration in Lacunar Stroke.

Background: Lacunar strokes, caused by occlusion of small penetrating arteries, account for approximately 25% of all ischemic strokes. Despite often mild initial presentations, up to 30% of patients experience early neurological deterioration (END), a worsening of neurological status within the first 72 hours. Although mechanisms like branch atheromatous disease (BAD), edema, or hemodynamic instability have been implicated, the role of proximal collateral circulation, particularly the Circle of Willis (CoW), in modulating END risk in lacunar stroke remains unclear.

Aggregated postpartum cerebral autoregulatory curves in normotensive individuals, preeclampsia with severe features, and superimposed preeclampsia with severe features.

Objectives Impaired cerebral autoregulation could contribute to postpartum stroke risk in individuals with preeclampsia. We modeled aggregated static autoregulatory curves in the postpartum period in individuals with no hypertension, preeclampsia, and chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia. Approach This is a retrospective analysis of data from a prospective observational study of postpartum participants.

Investigating the Impact of Pain Duration and Socio-Demographic Factors on Pain Areas in Neck Pain Patients Using a m-Health Application.

Objectives: Neck pain presents a multifactorial challenge with substantial personal and societal impact. Traditional classification approaches often overlook the variability among patients. This study aims to systematically collect and analyze data using a mobile health (m-health) application to explore the anatomical distribution of pain in neck pain patients, with particular attention to pain duration and socio-demographic characteristics.

Long-Term Follow-Up of Professional Soccer Players: The Analyses of Left and Right Heart Morphology and Function by Conventional, Three-Dimensional, and Deformation Analyses.

Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary imaging modality to assess cardiac morphology and function. In athletes, distinguishing physiological adaptations from pathological changes is essential. This study aimed to evaluate long-term cardiac structural and functional changes in professional soccer players.