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BMJ Open
    September 2025
  1. SCHWENNESEN H, Li Z, Hammill BG, Clark AG, et al
    Utilisation of ambulatory ECG monitoring for prediction of heart failure and stroke events and healthcare expenditure in treated and untreated patients: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e103251.
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  2. JARVIS KA, Connell L, Peel R, Stockley RC, et al
    Contemporary, postpandemic description of UK occupational therapy and physiotherapy practice to rehabilitate the upper limb after stroke: the SUPPLES 2 online survey.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e095290.
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  3. YU L, Xue PF, Qian LF, Feng W, et al
    Blood flow restriction training combined with muscle energy technology for upper limb functional recovery in poststroke spasticity: a randomised controlled trial protocol at a tertiary hospital in Jiaxing, China.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092848.
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  4. EL-SHEIKH M, Sillassen CDB, Wisborg FD, Hove JD, et al
    Cardiovascular effects of incretin-based drugs in patients with and without a history of heart failure: a protocol for a systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e103668.
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  5. PROVIAS V, Kucukoglu MA, Robinson A, Yandun-Oyola S, et al
    Remote intentional music listening intervention to support mental health in individuals with chronic stroke: study protocol for a feasibility trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e109467.
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  6. BRUNDLE C, Johansson JF, Best K, Clegg A, et al
    Development of methods to identify digitally excluded older people, and tailoring of interventions to meet their digital needs: a protocol for a mixed-methods study (the INCLUDE study).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102723.
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  7. SIMMONDS RL, Day J, James M, White P, et al
    10 years on from the landmark stroke thrombectomy trials, where are we now? A qualitative study examining professional views on the implementation of endovascular treatment for ischaemic stroke in England.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e104126.
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  8. TAO W, Zhang L, Li Y, Bai Y, et al
    Do longer holidays worsen quality of care for patients with STEMI? A retrospective observational study using the nationwide China cardiovascular association database-chest pain centre registry.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094691.
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  9. ROCLIFFE P, Whiston A, O' Mahony A, O'Reilly SM, et al
    The adaptive physical activity programme in stroke (TAPAS): protocol for a process evaluation in a sequential multiple assignment randomised trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087016.
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  10. MIKOLIC A, Snell DL, Theadom A, Faulkner JW, et al
    The prognostic value of a screening tool for psychological risk factors after mild traumatic brain injury: prospective studies in Canada and New Zealand.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089471.
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  11. ZHU Y, Zhao W, Liu Z, Tan D, et al
    Development and validation of a prediction model for all-cause death in heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction: a single-centre cohort study in China.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094909.
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  12. YAN P, Li M, Yang L, Song C, et al
    Design of aSpiration based thrombectomy in acUte large vessel oCclusive sTroke with dIfferent etiOlogies: a real-world multiceNtre (SUCTION) study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e103185.
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  13. ZHANG XY, Wang Y, Lee JS, Pollack LM, et al
    Association of heart attack or stroke history with current mental health symptoms among adults in the USA: cross-sectional analyses of nationally representative samples.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091096.
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  14. ZENG X, Wu D, Zheng Y, Liu Q, et al
    Effect of pressure biofeedback training combined with Liuzijue Qigong training on respiratory function improvement in post-stroke patients with tracheotomy and decannulation: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102517.
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  15. ZHU X, Yin X, Jiang S, Wang M, et al
    Long-term effects of radiofrequency ablation on symptom severity, depression, anxiety and quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation: a longitudinal observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100123.
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  16. TUFFT A, Neilens H, Marsden J, Creanor S, et al
    Efficacy of peroneal nerve functional electrical stimulation (FES) for the reduction of bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial (STEPS II)-study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097010.
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  17. GATUZ M, Abu Fanne R, Abramov D, Mamas M, et al
    Outcomes of pulmonary embolism in patients with psychiatric disorders: a nationwide analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100141.
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  18. CHEN HB, Chen H, Xu JY, Yu RX, et al
    Antithrombotic strategies in adult COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088917.
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  19. VENTURINI S, Clark D, Smith BG, Hobbs L, et al
    Assessing the global variation in patient characteristics, management and short-term outcomes of spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage worldwide: a protocol for a global observational prospective multicentre study (the PLOT-ICH study).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100361.
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    August 2025
  20. DENNEMAN N, Doorschodt TC, Coert BA, van den Berg R, et al
    Improving outcome in SubaraChnoid HEMorrhage wIth nAdroparin (ISCHEMIA): a prospective randomised controlled trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e096555.
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  21. THOMPSON P, Duckett M, Tomoaia R, Javed W, et al
    Clinical and cardiovascular magnetic resonance factors associated with elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with heart failure: an analysis of a single-centre, prospective registry.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e101707.
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  22. XIE H, Fan F, Gao L, Zhang X, et al
    Association between subendocardial viability ratio and cardiovascular events: a cohort study in a Chinese community-based population.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100295.
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  23. YAN Y, Li Y, Liu R, Zhang L, et al
    Rationale and design of SCOPE trial: a prospective, multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial to evaluate the overall efficacy and safety of a short-term anticoagulation strategy versus conventional single antiplatelet therapy in patients w
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e098551.
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  24. KUZHELEVA E, Saldarriaga C, Mewton N, Komarova I, et al
    Assessment of regional variation in the management of heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction between the Russian Federation and the European Union: the results of the international survey.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e103134.
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  25. JIN T, Niu H, Liu L, Yin Y, et al
    Remote ischaemic conditioning for efficacy in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (REPAIR): protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled, parallel-group trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e101350.
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  26. LEE J, Worthy P, Deslandes R, Burton B, et al
    Bridging the digital divide for people with aphasia: a study protocol for codesigning web accessibility tools and guidelines.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e099273.
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  27. LI L, Li Z, Xu P, Huang L, et al
    Comorbidities and incidence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093306.
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  28. TANG X, He R, Zhang P
    Association between ultra-short-term heart rate variability and atrial fibrillation in heart failure population: a protocol for a prospective observational cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e101170.
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    July 2025
  29. BASHAR N, Aamdani SS, Khalid S, Aziz N, et al
    Identifying mobile health interventions for post-discharge stroke and myocardial infarction patients: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094425.
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  30. OCHS A, Chan Q, Dhalwani NN, Duxbury M, et al
    Characterisation of a clinical trial-like population of high cardiovascular risk patients prior to myocardial infarction or stroke in the real world: design and protocol for a multidatabase retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092702.
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  31. WANG M, Xia N, Wu Q, Jiang T, et al
    Effects of acoustic startle priming on poststroke dysarthria rehabilitation: study protocol for a double-blinded, single-centre randomised controlled trial in China.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e086791.
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  32. SALBACH NM, Jones CA, Barclay R, Sveistrup H, et al
    Short-term effects of a virtual, community-based, task-oriented group exercise programme incorporating a healthcare-community partnership compared to a waitlist control on increasing everyday function among adults with mobility limitations: protocol f
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102694.
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  33. KRISHNAN K, Grace E, Woodhouse L, Roffe C, et al
    Mannitol for cerebral oedema after acute intracerebral haemorrhage (MACE-ICH): protocol for a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint phase IIb trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e103776.
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  34. JIANG L, Qi M, Xu Y, Qu X, et al
    Hyperosmolar therapy for severe subarachnoid haemorrhage: a protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study (OSMO-SAH study).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e099008.
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  35. LIU M, Yan Z, Lin S, Xu J, et al
    Modelling dynamic transitions in neurological functional disability in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage: a prospective cohort study using a multistate Markov model.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e095179.
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  36. SODERHIELM K, Tistad M, Ytterberg C, Guidetti S, et al
    Experiences of F@ce 2.0: a person-centred intervention for home-based rehabilitation after stroke supported by digital technology - a qualitative study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089147.
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  37. SHI Z, Weng J, Wang S, Liu Z, et al
    Associations between Life's Essential 8 and stroke: findings from NHANES 2005-2018.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093362.
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  38. KADHIM H, Jansson M, Sjalander S, Sjogren V, et al
    Increased direct oral anticoagulant use and event rates in non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a nationwide retrospective registry study in Sweden.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100960.
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  39. WANG Y, Chaiard J, Lirtmunlikaporn S, Suwankruhasn N, et al
    Effects of an individual and family self-management of fall prevention programme on balance ability and fall-related self-efficacy among Chinese poststroke individuals: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100966.
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  40. AGARWAL A, de Silva A, Agarwal M, Ajanthan S, et al
    Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction polypill implementation strategy in Sri Lanka: design and protocol of a pilot type I hybrid randomised clinical trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e100952.
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  41. KHANDER A, Matthews K, Christos P, Thomas C, et al
    Randomised controlled trial comparing low doses of aspirin in the prevention of pre-eclampsia (ASAPP): a study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e096779.
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  42. SHANKAR R, Tang N, Shafawati N, Phan P, et al
    Cost-effectiveness analysis of robotic exoskeleton versus conventional physiotherapy for stroke rehabilitation in Singapore from a health system perspective.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e095269.
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  43. MOORES G, Zhang L, Bui E, Pikula A, et al
    Fertility treatments and stroke: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e095199.
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  44. AKED J, Delavaran H, Wennerstrom F, Lindgren A, et al
    Neuropsychiatric complications 3-4 years after stroke: a population-based study of fatigue, depression and cognition.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e096908.
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  45. YANG Y, Zhang J, Wang H, Zhang Y, et al
    Association between dexmedetomidine sedation and mortality in critically ill patients with ischaemic stroke: a retrospective study based on MIMIC-IV database.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e101395.
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  46. KHAN AA, Williams T, Ray M, Al-Omary MS, et al
    Impact of left ventricular end-diastolic pressure on clinical outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (Hunter LVEDP Study): a prospective, single-centre study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090465.
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    June 2025
  47. REEVE NF, Best V, Cannings-John R, Gillespie D, et al
    Risk of myocardial infarction and stroke following microbiologically confirmed urinary tract infection: a self-controlled case series study using linked electronic health data.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097754.
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  48. BANZHOFF S, Heintze C, Dopfmer S, Holmberg C, et al
    How do patients access and experience long-term care after stroke in the German healthcare system? A qualitative interview study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090206.
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  49. CALLALY EP, Tan PS, Schembri E, Borosak M, et al
    Evaluating DOAC dipstick testing in the management of acute stroke: protocol for a multicentre, prospective, observational registry study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102092.
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  50. BURTON LJ, Forster A, Johnson J, Crocker TF, et al
    Experiences and views of conversations about recovery and prognosis on the stroke unit: findings from semistructured interviews with professionals.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087063.
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  51. DANESHZAD E, Hatami SE, Sobhani S, Ghoreshi B, et al
    Effects of potassium-enriched salt substitutes on blood pressure in Iranian hypertensive patients: the protocol for a randomised, double-blind controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090472.
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  52. ZHAO BH, Yuan T, Zhao L, Ruze A, et al
    Prognostic nutritional index in the prediction of adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Urumqi, China: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e099750.
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  53. WEI F, Liu N, Zhang M, Yin Y, et al
    Prognostic ability of the haemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio in predicting in-hospital mortality: a retrospective, longitudinal, observational study among elderly patients with acute ischaemic stroke.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097075.
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  54. PANTHALANICKAL VIJAYAKUMAR A, Wilsgaard T, Schirmer H, Lindekleiv H, et al
    Associations of educational level with ECG-derived cardiovascular ageing in a population-based cohort: a mediation analysis from the Tromso Study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088671.
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  55. LI M, Yin X, Liang C, Tao C, et al
    Effect of perioperative haemodynamic management based on cerebral autoregulation monitored by Cerebral Oximetry Index during carotid endarterectomy: protocol of a randomised trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094156.
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  56. ZHANG W, Zhu B, Cai G, Niu M, et al
    Current status and prognostic factors of paediatric arterial ischaemic stroke in China: a study protocol for Chinese Paediatric Ischaemic Stroke Registry (CPISR).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093718.
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  57. DEHEM S, Piscicelli C, Lhommee E, Gimat R, et al
    Modulating verticality representation and uprightness by virtual reality: rationale and protocol for a within-person randomised intervention associating a basic study in healthy individuals and a pilot clinical trial in individuals exhibiting post-str
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092406.
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  58. Correction: Differences in acute ischaemic stroke inhospital mortality across referral stroke hospitals in Spain: a retrospective, longitudinal observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e068183corr1.
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  59. CRANLEY D, Dunn S, Taylor JP, Desborough MJ, et al
    Carbon footprint of a sample of clinical trials for people with neurological disorders: cross-sectional analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090419.
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  60. SODERBERG S, Taki H, Kowlessur S, Shaw JE, et al
    Trends in the prevalence of cardiovascular disease, defined as ECG abnormalities and/or self-reported events, in Mauritius between 1987 and 2021: analysis of data from seven large population-based surveys.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087693.
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  61. GAN JM, Elderton L, Vijayakumar Sheela M, Knight J, et al
    Protocol for a prospective cohort study to determine the multimodal biomarkers of delirium and new dementia after acute illness in older adults: ORCHARD-PS.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102028.
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  62. DAROUDI R, AkbariSari A, Zamandi M, Shahali Z, et al
    Economic burden of hypertension in Iran: a prevalence-based cost of illness study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e099322.
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  63. REITZLE L, Rohmann JL, Kurth T, Audebert HJ, et al
    External validation of risk prediction models for post-stroke mortality in Berlin.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089320.
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  64. ADAM L, Unverzagt S, Ngeh E, Wubete BY, et al
    Tertiary prevention interventions for patients with stroke in African countries: a systematic review.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e080585.
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  65. YANG Z, Chen C, Wang M, Yang Y, et al
    Prevalence and factors influencing fear of disease progression in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis with a focus on China.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091605.
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  66. BIEMANS CFM, Hartman YAW, Broers S, Pagen S, et al
    Secondary prevention by striking the balance in 24-hour movement behaviour by empowering people at risk with a stroke: rationale and design of the RISE intervention randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094894.
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  67. LIN F, Wu G, Liang J, Chen J, et al
    Knowledge and attitude towards stroke and prehospital delay among patients and their family members under high prehospital delay in Zhejiang, China: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094240.
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  68. WILES JD, Santer E, Rees-Roberts M, Borthwick R, et al
    Feasibility randomised controlled trial to assess the delivery of a novel isometric exercise intervention for people diagnosed with uncomplicated stage 1 hypertension in the National Health Service: key quantitative findings.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091219.
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  69. NI Q, Ye X, He C, Zhao H, et al
    Improvement of rheolytic thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the whole lower limb by primary popliteal vein thrombosis clearance: protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (the Reformation study).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089797.
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    May 2025
  70. LIU J, Wang Z, Wang C, Zhang Y, et al
    Interventional effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limb function in patients who had a stroke: systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094309.
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  71. CAO M, Wan W, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, et al
    Effect of low-molecular-weight heparin on pregnancy outcomes in Chinese women with recurrent implantation failure undergoing frozen embryo transfer: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094528.
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  72. TAYLOR RS, Burrell E, O'Hare C, Thomson EA, et al
    Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the rehabilitation enablement in chronic heart failure facilitated self-care rehabilitation intervention for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and their caregivers: rationale an
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094254.
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  73. POURHASAN K, Vasli P
    Explaining the multifaceted experiences of family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative study in Iran.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097463.
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  74. LAUGESEN IG, Prior A, Bro F, Mygind A, et al
    Temporal trends and patient determinants of geographical variation in oral anticoagulant treatment of atrial fibrillation: a Danish nationwide cohort study in 2013-2022.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e098129.
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  75. NAPPI F, Bourgois C, Nenna A, Salsano A, et al
    Study protocol for an internahaational prospective non-randomised trial evaluating the long-term outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic-valve stenosis in patients at risk to severe valve
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e101417.
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  76. MITCHELL C, El Kouaissi S, Duncan-Zaleski M, Bowen A, et al
    How do we measure dysarthria after stroke? A systematic review to guide the core outcome set for dysarthria.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e099662.
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  77. AEBI PS, Adam L, Haller M, Bardoczi JB, et al
    Rationale and design of 'discontinuing statins in multimorbid older adults without cardiovascular disease (STREAM)': study protocol of a randomised non-inferiority clinical trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093833.
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  78. TAY MRJ, Kim JM, Ong PL, Khin LW, et al
    Targeting osteosarcopenia and multimorbidity for frailty prevention through identification and deep phenotyping methods in healthy ageing and high-burden disease cohorts (OPTIMA-C): a longitudinal observational cohort study protocol for neuromusculosk
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094279.
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  79. ZHA H, Mao W, Jiang L, Yan H, et al
    Preferences for long-termcare among elderly patients who had a stroke with disabilities in Eastern China: protocol for a ditscrete choice experiment study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097257.
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  80. LIN YN, Hsu SP, Kang JH, Liou TH, et al
    Enhancing dyadic outcomes of stroke survivors and caregivers: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090751.
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  81. TAWENGI M, Hourani RF, Alyaarabi T, Elsabagh AA, et al
    Blood pressure variability and mortality in patients admitted with acute stroke in a tertiary care stroke centre (2016-2019): a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e095773.
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  82. JIA S, Song Y, Yuan D, Wang P, et al
    PARIS coronary thrombosis risk score combined with D-dimer to guide new oral anticoagulant antithrombotic therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary intervention: study protocol for the PRIDE-ACS trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090126.
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  83. HALILI X, Wang L, Wang S, Liu K, et al
    Strengths-based interventions for patients with chronic diseases and/or caregivers: a systematic review protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093401.
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  84. YAN X, Li X, Chen Y, Ouzhu M, et al
    Health economics evaluation of diagnostic strategies for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease with reflux symptoms in China: a modelling study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093108.
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  85. XIANG S, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Su Y, et al
    Associations between multiple acute infarctions and intracranial arterial stenosis with functional outcomes in anterior circulation acute ischaemic stroke reperfusion therapy: results from the China National Stroke Registry III.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e086475.
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  86. GIGLIOTTI DA, Santos da Costa MG, Santos AHS, Correia MG, et al
    Tirofiban efficacy and safety for percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093477.
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  87. XIE H, Zhang R, Cao S, Jiang J, et al
    Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in conjunction with scalp acupuncture in treating poststroke cognitive impairment: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e098535.
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  88. OUSSOREN FK, van Leeuwen RB, Schermer TR, Hensen EF, et al
    Risk factors and Occurrence of Small vessel disease in Acute sensorineural hearing Loss In the Elderly: protocol for a multicentre cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e074071.
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  89. PUTOT A, Manckoundia P, Ksiazek E, Cortier M, et al
    ASPirin for Acute Pneumonia in the elderlY (ASPAPY): protocol of a multicentre randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102768.
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  90. ZHU L, Xue ZK, Wu X, Zhang J, et al
    Development and validation of a risk prediction model for adverse outcomes in patients with suspected coronary artery disease and no significant stenosis on angiography: a retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092614.
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  91. BESSAGUET H, Fernandez B, Malejac V, Nerriere E, et al
    Effect of tibialis anterior focal muscle vibration for gait rehabilitation in hemiplegic individuals during the subacute phase after stroke: the NEUROVIB-AVC study protocol - a multicentric randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e102838.
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  92. HERNANDEZ-HERNANDEZ J, Cruz-Galban A, Duran-Bobin O, Garcia-Seara J, et al
    Prospective study of continuous rhythm monitoring in patients with early post-infarction systolic dysfunction: clinical impact of arrhythmias detected by an implantable cardiac monitoring device with real-time transmission-the TeVeO study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094764.
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    April 2025
  93. CHEN X, Zhu J, Bai W, Li X, et al
    Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on post-stroke dysphagia in hospitalised patients: study protocol for a prospective, randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e097034.
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  94. LAI Y, Chen R, Liu X, Tian W, et al
    Health poverty reduction effect of medical insurance in China's middle-aged and elderly populations: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e085226.
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  95. SILLASSEN CDB, Petersen JJ, Kamp CB, Grand J, et al
    Adverse effects with tirzepatide: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094947.
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  96. HEIJMAN MWJ, van den Ende CHM, Cornel JH, Smolders JMH, et al
    Design of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind multicentre study assessing the effect of colchicine on the incidence of knee or hip replacements in symptomatic knee or hip osteoarthritis: the ECHO trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e098096.
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  97. HARCOURT B, Brown R, Bowen A
    Informal caregiving following stroke: a qualitative exploration of carer self-identification, care-related language and support experiences.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089582.
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  98. NEZON E, Patel T, Benson K, Chan K, et al
    Combining functional electrical stimulation with visual feedback balance training: a qualitative study of end-user perspectives on designing a clinically feasible intervention.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090791.
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  99. MOELGG K, Karisik A, Dejakum B, Felicetti S, et al
    Longitudinal dynamics of pulse wave velocity in the days after acute ischaemic stroke: prospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089304.
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  100. HUYNH J, Chabala C, Sharma S, Choo L, et al
    Effectiveness and safety of shortened intensive treatment for children with tuberculous meningitis (SURE): a protocol for a phase 3 randomised controlled trial evaluating 6 months of antituberculosis therapy and 8 weeks of aspirin in Asian and African
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088543.
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    March 2025
  101. NGUYEN CP, Uyttenboogaart M, Maas WJ, Buskens E, et al
    Drive-the-doctor paradigm in acute ischaemic stroke for improving regional stroke care networks: a cost-effectiveness analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091413.
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  102. BAIG SS, Mooney C, McKendrick K, Duffy KEM, et al
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  103. DAVIES A, Chapman S, Mullin S, Bakhbakhi D, et al
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  104. PAN X, Du W, Liu Z
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  105. ZHANG R, Hong J, Zheng X, Chen S, et al
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  109. DEJONG C, Durstenfeld MS, Davis JD, Wang CS, et al
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  110. LIUZHUANG X, Yang S, Yang Y, Gu W, et al
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    February 2025
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    January 2025
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    December 2024
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    November 2024
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    October 2024
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  309. JU F, Yuan X, Sun H
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  317. KIM SG, Cho JM, Han K, Joo KW, et al
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  319. INAGUMA D, Tatematsu Y, Okamoto N, Ogata S, et al
    Multicentre, open-label, randomised, controlled trial to compare early intervention with calcimimetics and conventional therapy in preventing coronary artery calcification in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (UPCOMING): a study protocol.
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  320. BRAY EP, Georgiou RF, Hives L, Iqbal N, et al
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  321. NAKAO YM, Nadarajah R, Shuweihdi F, Nakao K, et al
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    December 2023
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    November 2023
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    Comparison of drug-coated balloon angioplasty versus standard medical therapy on recurrent stroke and mortality rates among patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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    October 2023
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    September 2023
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    August 2023
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  407. SHARMA A, Caldeira D, Razaghizad A, Pinto FJ, et al
    Cardiovascular effects of rivaroxaban in heart failure patients with sinus rhythm and coronary disease with and without diabetes: a retrospective international cohort study from COMMANDER-HF.
    BMJ Open. 2023;13:e068865.
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  408. CHANG WH, Kim TW, Kim HS, Hanapiah FA, et al
    Exoskeletal wearable robot on ambulatory function in patients with stroke: a protocol for an international, multicentre, randomised controlled study.
    BMJ Open. 2023;13:e065298.
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  409. SIDEBOTTOM DB, Huang C, Carradice D, Holt PJ, et al
    Antithrombotic drugs for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with lower limb peripheral arterial disease: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    BMJ Open. 2023;13:e072355.
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  410. LOAN JJM, Bacon A, van Beijnum J, Bhatt P, et al
    Feasibility of comparing medical management and surgery (with neurosurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery) with medical management alone in people with symptomatic brain cavernoma - protocol for the Cavernomas: A Randomised Effectiveness (CARE) pilot tr
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  411. GARAN AR, Monda KL, Dent-Acosta RE, Riskin DJ, et al
    Retrospective comparison of traditional and artificial intelligence-based heart failure phenotyping in a US health system to enable real-world evidence.
    BMJ Open. 2023;13:e073178.
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  412. VOLZ M, Mundiyanapurath S, Schauenburg H, Meuth SG, et al
    Integrative-interpersonal dynamic therapy for poststroke depression (INID): study protocol of a randomised controlled pilot trial.
    BMJ Open. 2023;13:e077656.
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  413. CROOK-RUMSEY M, Daniels SJC, Abulikemu S, Lai H, et al
    Multicohort cross-sectional study of cognitive and behavioural digital biomarkers in neurodegeneration: the Living Lab Study protocol.
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  414. JIANG H, Mei Y, Lin B, Wang W, et al
    Perspectives of cardiac rehabilitation in patients who had a stroke: a protocol for a qualitative study review.
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  415. FISHER RJ, Russell L, Riley-Bennett F, Cameron T, et al
    Barriers and facilitators in providing home-based rehabilitation for stroke survivors with severe disability in the UK: an online focus group study with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
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    July 2023
  416. SANCHEZ RICO M, Plessz M, Airagnes G, Ribet C, et al
    Distinct cardiovascular and cancer burdens associated with social position, work environment and unemployment: a cross-sectional and retrospective study in a large population-based French cohort.
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  417. MOSHI B, Yongolo N, Biswaro SM, Maro H, et al
    Trends of frequency, mortality and risk factors among patients admitted with stroke from 2017 to 2019 to the medical ward at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital: a retrospective observational study.
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  418. PEREZ-ROBLEDO F, Sanchez Gonzalez JL, Bermejo-Gil BM, Llamas-Ramos R, et al
    Optokinetic stimulation effects in the management of unilateral spatial neglect in patients with chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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  419. AIRLIE J, Burton LJ, Copsey B, English C, et al
    RECREATE: a study protocol for a multicentre pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) in UK stroke services evaluating an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in stroke survivors (Get Set Go) with embedded process and economic evaluation
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  420. MESFIN AH, Gufue ZH, Alemayehu MA, Kedida BD, et al
    Usage of cervical cancer screening services among HIV-positive women in Southern Ethiopia: a multicentre cross-sectional study.
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  421. EPPLER M, Singh N, Ding L, Magee G, et al
    Discharge prescription patterns for antiplatelet and statin therapy following carotid endarterectomy: an analysis of the vascular quality initiative.
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  422. MAAS WJ, van der Zee DJ, Buskens E, Uyttenboogaart M, et al
    Simulation modelling to study the impact of adding comprehensive stroke centres. Can we deliver endovascular thrombectomy sooner?
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  423. PICHLER A, Kurz A, Eichlseder M, Graf A, et al
    PerIoperative iNflammatory reSponse assessment In hiGH-risk patienTs undergoing non-cardiac surgery (INSIGHT): study protocol of a prospective non-interventional observational study.
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  424. SAKAKIBARA BM, Wiley E, Barclay R, Bayley M, et al
    TeleRehabilitation with Aims to Improve Lower extremity recovery in community-dwelling individuals who have had a stroke: protocol for a multisite, parallel group, assessor-blinded, randomised attention-controlled trial.
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    June 2023
  425. HOBDEN G, Tang E, Demeyere N
    Cognitive assessment after stroke: A qualitative study of patients' experiences.
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  426. YUAN X, Chu Q, Chen K, Wang Y, et al
    Multicentre, randomised, double-blind, parallel controlled trial to investigate timing of platelet inhibition after coronary artery bypass grafting: TOP-CABG trial study.
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  427. ESTUPINAN-ROMERO F, Pinilla Dominguez J, Bernal-Delgado E
    Differences in acute ischaemic stroke in-hospital mortality across referral stroke hospitals in Spain: a retrospective, longitudinal observational study.
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  428. LINDSTAD MO, Obstfelder AU, Sveen U, Stigen L, et al
    Feasibility of the Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform system of intervention for persons with brain injury in community-based rehabilitation: a pilot for a multiple-baseline design study.
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  429. BROWN L, Mossabir R, Harrison N, Lam N, et al
    Developing the evidence and associated service models to support older adults living with frailty to manage their pain and to reduce its impact on their lives: protocol for a mixed-method, co-design study (The POPPY Study).
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  430. SUN Z, Lin YR, Lu MJ, Huang KY, et al
    Acupuncture for gait disturbance of patients with subacute and chronic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
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  431. EL-HAJJ VG, Stenimahitis V, Gharios M, Mahdi OA, et al
    Spontaneous spinal cord infarctions: a systematic review and pooled analysis protocol.
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  432. WANG T, Xing Z, Gong H, Derdeyn CP, et al
    Stenting versus medical therapy alone for symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis: protocol for a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis.
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  433. AIROLDI C, Pagnoni F, Cena T, Ceriotti D, et al
    Estimate of the prevalence of subjects with chronic diseases in a province of Northern Italy: a retrospective study based on administrative databases.
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  434. LUO J, Liao W, Lei D, Xing Z, et al
    Transcarotid versus transfemoral access for cerebrovascular intervention: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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  435. CROW J, Savage M, Gardner L, Hughes C, et al
    What follow-up interventions, programmes and pathways exist for minor stroke survivors after discharge from the acute setting? A scoping review.
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  436. DE BURGOS-LUNAR C, Del Cura-Gonzalez I, Cardenas-Valladolid J, Gomez-Campelo P, et al
    Validation of diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction and stroke in electronic medical records: a primary care cross-sectional study in Madrid, Spain (the e-MADVEVA Study).
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  437. MORSI RZ, Zhang Y, Carrion-Penagos J, Desai H, et al
    Endovascular thrombectomy with or without thrombolysis bridging in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: protocol for a systematic review, meta-analysis of randomised trials and cost-effectiveness analysis.
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  438. KUMLUANG S, Wu O, Langhorne P, Geue C, et al
    Stroke resource utilisation and all-cause mortality in Thailand 2017-2020: A retrospective, cross-sectional study.
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  439. TAN J, Gao S, Li Y, Li X, et al
    Comparative effects of off-pump and multiple cardiopulmonary bypass strategies in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
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  440. ZHENG J, Hou Z, Yuan J, Zhao X, et al
    Effects of intensive lipid lowering compared with moderate-intensity lipid lowering on coronary atherosclerotic plaque phenotype and major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with low to intermediate 10-year ASCVD risk (ILLUMINATION study): protoc
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    May 2023
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    Risk reduction intervention for raised blood pressure (REVERSE): protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study.
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  442. FISHBANE S, Jadoul M, Dember L, Kovesdy CP, et al
    Evaluation of the effect of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate on arrhythmia-related cardiovascular outcomes in patients receiving chronic haemodialysis with hyperkalaemia: protocol for the multicentre, randomised, controlled DIALIZE-Outcomes study.
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  443. EDE J, Teurneau-Hermansson K, Moseby-Knappe M, Ramgren B, et al
    Carbon dioxide flooding to reduce postoperative neurological injury following surgery for acute type A aortic dissection: a prospective, randomised, blinded, controlled clinical trial, CARTA study protocol - objectives and design.
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  444. BROATCH JR, Zarekookandeh N, Glarin R, Strik M, et al
    Train Smart Study: protocol for a randomised trial investigating the role of exercise training dose on markers of brain health in sedentary middle-aged adults.
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  445. BENNETT M, Pistillo A, Recalde M, Reyes C, et al
    Time trends in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes by sex and socioeconomic status in Catalonia, Spain: a population-based cohort study.
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  446. KENGNE TALLA P, Thomas A, Ataman R, Auger C, et al
    Evaluating the implementation of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) in three rehabilitation settings in Quebec: a mixed-methods study protocol.
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  447. JALO H, Seth M, Pikkarainen M, Haggstrom I, et al
    Early identification and characterisation of stroke to support prehospital decision-making using artificial intelligence: a scoping review protocol.
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  448. BARITELLO O, Stein H, Wolff LL, Hamann M, et al
    Effect of multicomponent rehabilitation on independence and functioning in elderly patients with common age-associated diseases: protocol for a scoping review (REHOLD).
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  449. TODD R, Rogers CA, Pufulete M, Culliford L, et al
    Efficacy and safety of carbon dioxide insufflation for brain protection for patients undergoing planned left-sided open heart valve surgery: protocol for a multicentre, placebo-controlled, blinded, randomised controlled trial (the CO2 Study).
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  450. XIE Y, Kuang J, Li Q, Hong T, et al
    Impact of polyethylene glycol loxenatide on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes: study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (BALANCE-3).
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  451. BRANNMARK C, Klasson S, Stanne TM, Samuelsson H, et al
    FIND Stroke Recovery Study (FIND): rationale and protocol for a longitudinal observational cohort study of trajectories of recovery and biomarkers poststroke.
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  452. WANG G, Qiao L, Tang Z, Zhou S, et al
    Association between bilirubin levels and risk of stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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  453. ASKIM T, Hokstad A, Bergh E, Dohl O, et al
    Multimodal individualised intervention to prevent functional decline after stroke: protocol of a randomised controlled trial on long-term follow-up after stroke (LAST-long).
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  454. KRASNIQI L, Brandes A, Mortensen PE, Dahl JS, et al
    Atorvastatin and the influence on postoperative atrial fibrillation after surgical aortic valve replacement (STARC) in adults at Odense University Hospital, Denmark: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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  455. SANMUGALINGHAM G, Mok E, Cafazzo JA, Desveaux L, et al
    Text message-based intervention, Keeping in Touch (KiT), to support youth as they transition to adult type 1 diabetes care: a protocol for a multisite randomised controlled superiority trial.
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  456. XIANG J, He L, Peng T, Liang W, et al
    Value of retrograde pulmonary vein perfusion combined with pulmonary artery thrombectomy in acute pulmonary embolism: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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  457. TAN SB, Tan J, Raczkowska MN, Chean Wen Lee J, et al
    Digital game-based interventions for cognitive training in healthy adults and adults with cognitive impairment: protocol for a two-part systematic review and meta-analysis.
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  458. ALMUBAYYIDH M, Alghamdi I, Parry-Jones AR, Jenkins D, et al
    Clinical features and novel technologies for prehospital detection of intracerebral haemorrhage: a scoping review protocol.
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  459. LI T, Feng J, Hu R, Lv M, et al
    Effect and safety of C7 neurotomy at the intervertebral foramen in patients with chronic poststroke aphasia: a multicentre, randomised, controlled study protocol.
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    April 2023
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    Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the 'Back to Normal' trial.
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  461. CROCKETT S, Hanna L, Singh A, Gunning S, et al
    Carbon dioxide flushing versus saline flushing of thoracic aortic stents (INTERCEPTevar): protocol for a multicentre pilot randomised controlled trial.
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  462. GOFTON T, Dhanani S, Meade M, Boyd JG, et al
    Neurologic Physiology after Removal of Therapy (NeuPaRT) study: study protocol of a multicentre, prospective, observational, pilot feasibility study of neurophysiology after withdrawal of life-sustaining measures.
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  463. BEJOT Y, Soilly AL, Bardou M, Duloquin G, et al
    Efficiency and effectiveness of intensive multidisciplinary follow-up of patients with stroke/TIA or myocardial infarction compared to usual monitoring: protocol of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial. DiVa (Dijon vascular) study.
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  464. ADELAKUN AR, Turgeon RD, De Vera MA, McGrail K, et al
    Oral anticoagulant switching in patients with atrial fibrillation: a scoping review.
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    Barriers and enablers to healthcare system uptake of direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: a qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals and policy makers in England.
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  466. DING X, Zhou H, Yue Q, Shu Z, et al
    Association of trajectories of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration with risk of cardiovascular disease: the Kailuan Study.
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  467. PARKS T, Narube L, Perman ML, Sakumeni K, et al
    Population-based assessment of cardiovascular complications of rheumatic heart disease in Fiji: a record-linkage analysis.
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  468. NGUYEN TA, Mai TD, Vu LD, Dao CX, et al
    Factors related to intracerebral haematoma in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage in Vietnam: a multicentre prospective cohort study.
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    Long-term impact on cardiopulmonary function and quality of life among patients recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection in a 6-month follow-up period in Lima, Peru: FUNCTION cohort study protocol.
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  470. DOUGLAS J, Winkler D, McLeod A, Oliver S, et al
    Primary healthcare needs and service utilisation of people with disability: a data linkage protocol.
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  471. EBNER-KARESTINOS D, Gathy E, Carton de Tournai A, Herman E, et al
    Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) in adults with chronic stroke: protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
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  472. WIJESIRI HSMSK, Wasalathanthri S, De Silva Weliange S, Wijeyaratne CN, et al
    Quality of life and its associated factors among home-dwelling older people residing in the District of Colombo, Sri Lanka: a community-based cross-sectional study.
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  473. XIANG D, Zhang ZX, Ge S, Wang WN, et al
    Physio-psycho-social interaction mechanism in dyadic health of young and middle-aged stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers: a longitudinal observational study protocol.
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    Efficacy of ketamine mouthwash in the management of oral and pharyngeal toxicity associated with head and neck chemoradiotherapy: protocol for a phase II, Simon's two-stage trial.
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  475. KUROGI R, Kada A, Ogasawara K, Nishimura K, et al
    National trends in the outcomes of subarachnoid haemorrhage and the prognostic influence of stroke centre capability in Japan: retrospective cohort study.
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    Improving sleep and learning in rehabilitation after stroke, part 2 (INSPIRES2): study protocol for a home-based randomised control trial of digital cognitive behavioural therapy (dCBT) for insomnia.
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  477. ZOUNGAS S, Curtis A, Spark S, Wolfe R, et al
    Statins for extension of disability-free survival and primary prevention of cardiovascular events among older people: protocol for a randomised controlled trial in primary care (STAREE trial).
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    March 2023
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    Impact of prestroke physical activity and citalopram treatment on poststroke depressive symptoms: a secondary analysis of data from the TALOS randomised controlled trial in Denmark.
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  479. LV J, Wang C, Gao X, Yang J, et al
    Development and validation of dynamic models to predict postdischarge mortality risk in patients with acute myocardial infarction: results from China Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry.
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    Development and internal validation of a clinical risk score for in-hospital mortality after stroke: a single-centre retrospective cohort study in Northwest Ethiopia.
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  481. COMOLLI L, Korda A, Zamaro E, Wagner F, et al
    Vestibular syndromes, diagnosis and diagnostic errors in patients with dizziness presenting to the emergency department: a cross-sectional study.
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    ADVANCE-TBI study protocol: traumatic brain injury outcomes in UK military personnel serving in Afghanistan between 2003 and 2014 - a longitudinal cohort study.
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    CATERPILLAR-study protocol: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing taurolidine-citrate-heparin to heparin-only lock solutions for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in paediatric oncology patients.
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  484. VAN DUSEN RA, Abernethy K, Chaudhary N, Paudyal V, et al
    Association of the COVID-19 pandemic on stroke admissions and treatment globally: a systematic review.
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  485. HALL S, Birks J, Anderson I, Bacon A, et al
    Risk of Aneurysm Rupture (ROAR) study: protocol for a long-term, longitudinal, UK multicentre study of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.
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    Lipid management in ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack in China: result from China National Stroke Registry III.
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    Effects of integrated action and sensory observation therapy based on mirror neuron and embodied cognition theory on upper limb sensorimotor function in chronic stroke: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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    Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with bodyweight support-tai chi footwork for motor function of stroke survivors: a study protocol of randomised controlled trial.
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  490. HARRISON P, Carr E, Goldsmith K, Young A, et al
    Antidepressant Advisor (ADeSS): a decision support system for antidepressant treatment for depression in UK primary care - a feasibility study.
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  492. SONG G, Yang C, Qu Z, Lin X, et al
    Association between seropositivity for toxocariasis and cognitive functioning in older adults: an analysis of cross-sectional data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2011-2014.
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    February 2023
  493. SHAH T, McCarthy M, Nasir I, Archer H, et al
    Colchicine and high-intensity rosuvastatin in the treatment of non-critically ill patients hospitalised with COVID-19: a randomised clinical trial.
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  494. BETHLEHEM C, Bootsma IT, De Lange F, Boerma EC, et al
    Identifying risk factors for perioperative decline in right ventricular performance in cardiac surgery patients: a prospective observational study in a tertiary care hospital.
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