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Neurovascular Diseases

Stroke is a medical emergency and a leading cause of death and disability worldwide affecting millions of subjects. In this context the Neurovascular Research Laboratory was created in 2001 focused in stroke research from a basic and translational perspective, covering all stages of the disease: from prevention and treatment, to recovery.

Nowadays our team is composed by a highly motivated group of researchers including clinical and basic scientists, with group leaders involved in National and International projects with public or private research funding on biomarkers for clinical decision making in stroke, the presence of silent infarctions, the assessment of cognition and cognitive decline, developing experimental models of cerebral ischemia testing new treatments complementary to reperfusion, and developing studies on cerebral amyloid angiopathy, tissue neurorepair or post-stroke rehabilitation.

Complementary studies on vascular dementia and Alzheimer disease related to amyloid-beta protein have also been encompassed as part of our research in the last years.

Publications

Antidepressant Use and Stroke or Mortality Risk in the Elderly.

PMID: 34632668
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur J Neurol. 2022 Feb;29(2):469-477. doi: 10.1111/ene.15137. Epub 2021 Oct 25.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ballarin, Elena; Berger, Ursula; Ibanez, Luisa; Maisterra, Olga; On, Begum Irmak; Sabate, Monica; San-Jose, Antonio; Vidal, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1111/ene.15137

Association of CD2AP neuronal deposits with Braak neurofibrillary stage in Alzheimer's disease.

PMID: 34514662
Journal: BRAIN PATHOLOGY
Year: 2022
Reference: Brain Pathol. 2022 Jan;32(1):e13016. doi: 10.1111/bpa.13016. Epub 2021 Sep 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bonaterra-Pastra, Anna; Camacho, Jessica; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar; Marazuela, Paula; Martinez-Saez, Elena; Moline, Teresa; Rabano, Alberto; Ramon Y Cajal, Santiago; Serna, Garazi et al.
DOI: 10.1111/bpa.13016

Characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with left-sided infective endocarditis complicated by heart failure: a substudy of the ESC-EORP EURO-ENDO (European infective endocarditis) registry.

PMID: 35508915
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur J Heart Fail. 2022 Jul;24(7):1253-1265. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.2525. Epub 2022 May 16.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abboud, C S; Abd El-Nasser, M; Abdel-Hay, M; Abdelnaby, M; Abe, K; Abid, L; Aboal Vinas, J; Aboulenein, J; Aboyans, V; Abreu, J et al.
DOI: 10.1002/ejhf.2525

Association of CD2AP neuronal deposits with Braak neurofibrillary stage in Alzheimer's disease.

PMID: 34514662
Journal: BRAIN PATHOLOGY
Year: 2022
Reference: Brain Pathol. 2022 Jan;32(1):e13016. doi: 10.1111/bpa.13016. Epub 2021 Sep 12.
Impact factor: 6.508
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Camacho, Jessica; Rabano, Alberto; Marazuela, Paula; Bonaterra-Pastra, Anna; Serna, Garazi; Moline, Teresa; Ramon Y Cajal, Santiago; Martinez-Saez, Elena; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar et al.
DOI: 10.1111/bpa.13016

Blood Biomarker Panels for the Early Prediction of Stroke-Associated Complications.

PMID: 33634708
Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Year: 2021
Reference: J Am Heart Assoc. 2021 Feb;10(5):e018946. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.120.018946. Epub 2021 Feb 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; Canovas, David; Cardona, Pere; Castellanos, Mar; Davalos, Antoni; Faura, Julia; Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa; Hernandez-Perez, Maria; Lara-Rodriguez, Blanca; Lopez-Cancio, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.120.018946

Corrigendum to 'Screening of Embolic Sources by Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Acute Phase of Ischemic Stroke' [Ultrasound in Med. & Biol. 46 (2020) 2173-2180].

PMID: 33589352
Journal: ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
Year: 2021
Reference: Ultrasound Med Biol. 2021 May;47(5):1428. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.01.021. Epub 2021 Feb 12.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Boned, Sandra; Carvajal, Jaime; Deck, Matias; Evangelista, Arturo; Garcia-Tornel, Alvaro; Gonzalez-Alujas, Teresa; Juega, Jesus; Molina, Carlos; Muchada, Marian et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2021.01.021

Blood Biomarkers to Predict Long-Term Mortality after Ischemic Stroke.

PMID: 33578805
Journal: Life-Basel
Year: 2021
Reference: Life (Basel). 2021 Feb 10;11(2). pii: life11020135. doi: 10.3390/life11020135.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abraira, Laura; Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Bustamante, Alejandro; Garcia-Rodriguez, Paula; Hernandez-Perez, Maria; Lara, Blanca; Montaner, Joan; Quintana, Manuel; Ramiro, Laura; Santamarina, Estevo et al.
DOI: 10.3390/life11020135

D-Dimer as Predictor of Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Ischemic Stroke.

PMID: 33563016
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2021
Reference: Stroke. 2021 Mar;52(3):852-858. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.031657. Epub 2021 Feb 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; Cardona, Pere; Davalos, Antoni; Garces, Moises; Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa; Hernandez-Perez, Maria; Lopez-Cancio, Elena; Millan, Monica; Montaner, Joan; Perez de la Ossa, Natalia et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.031657

Multilevel omics for the discovery of biomarkers and therapeutic targets for stroke.

PMID: 32322099
Journal: Nature Reviews Neurology
Year: 2020
Reference: Nat Rev Neurol. 2020 May;16(5):247-264. doi: 10.1038/s41582-020-0350-6. Epub 2020 Apr 22.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; Debette, Stephanie; Jickling, Glen C; Makris, Konstantinos; Montaner, Joan; Ramiro, Laura; Sanchez, Jean-Charles; Simats, Alba; Tiedt, Steffen et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41582-020-0350-6

Genetically Elevated LDL Associates with Lower Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

PMID: 32277781
Journal: ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2020
Reference: Ann Neurol. 2020 Jul;88(1):56-66. doi: 10.1002/ana.25740. Epub 2020 May 7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Acosta, Julian N; Anderson, Christopher D; Bennett, Derrick; Biffi, Alessandro; Brown, Devin L; Chen, Zhengming; Chung, Jaeyoon; Clarke, Robert; Falcone, Guido J; Fernandez-Cadenas, Israel et al.
DOI: 10.1002/ana.25740

Corrigendum to "Correlation of blood biomarkers with early-onset seizures after an acute stroke event" [Epilepsy Behav 104(Pt B) (2020 Mar)].

PMID: 32248061
Journal: EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR
Year: 2020
Reference: Epilepsy Behav. 2020 May;106:107045. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107045. Epub 2020 Apr 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Abraira, Laura; Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Becerra, Juan Luis; Bustamante, Alejandro; Canovas, David; Cardona, Pere; Castellanos, Mar; Cazorla, Sonia; Ciurans, Jordi; Davalos, Antoni et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107045

Characterization of a CholesteroNitrone (ISQ-201), a Novel Drug Candidate for the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke.

PMID: 32244303
Journal: Antioxidants
Year: 2020
Reference: Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Mar 31;9(4). pii: antiox9040291. doi: 10.3390/antiox9040291.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alcazar, Alberto; Ayuso, Maria I; Chioua, Mourad; Escobar-Peso, Alejandro; Fernandez, Israel; Gonzalo-Gobernado, Rafael; Marco-Contelles, Jose; Martinez-Alonso, Emma; Montaner, Joan; Montoya, Juan J et al.
DOI: 10.3390/antiox9040291

Overlap in the Genetic Architecture of Stroke Risk, Early Neurological Changes, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors.

PMID: 31084338
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2019
Reference: Stroke. 2019 Jun;50(6):1339-1345. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.118.023097. Epub 2019 May 14.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bergmann, Kristy; Bradley, Joseph; Budde, John; Carrera, Caty; Cruchaga, Carlos; Davenport, Rich; Dube, Umber; Farias, Fabiana H G; Fernandez-Cadenas, Israel; Heitsch, Laura et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.118.023097

Peripheral administration of human recombinant ApoJ/clusterin modulates brain beta-amyloid levels in APP23 mice.

PMID: 31077261
Journal: Alzheimers Research & Therapy
Year: 2019
Reference: Alzheimers Res Ther. 2019 May 10;11(1):42. doi: 10.1186/s13195-019-0498-8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bonaterra, Anna; Cano-Sarabia, Mary; Colell, Guillem; de Retana, Sofia Fernandez; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar; Marazuela, Paula; Maspoch, Daniel; Montaner, Joan; Sanchez-Quesada, Jose Luis; Sole, Montse et al.
DOI: 10.1186/s13195-019-0498-8

Long-term epilepsy after early post-stroke status epilepticus.

PMID: 31077960
Journal: SEIZURE-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPILEPSY
Year: 2019
Reference: Seizure. 2019 Jul;69:193-197. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2019.04.022. Epub 2019 May 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abraira, Laura; Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Fonseca, Elena; Guzman, Lorena; Quintana, Manuel; Salas-Puig, Javier; Santamarina, Estevo; Sueiras, Maria; Toledo, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2019.04.022

Chest Computed Tomography Findings and Validation of Clinical Criteria of Stroke Associated Pneumonia.

PMID: 30991796
Journal: Journal of Stroke
Year: 2019
Reference: J Stroke. 2019 May;21(2):217-219. doi: 10.5853/jos.2018.03251. Epub 2019 Apr 17.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; Escudero-Martinez, Irene; Mancha, Fernando; Moniche, Francisco; Montaner, Joan; Navarro-Herrero, Silvia; Pallisa, Esther; Pardo-Galiana, Blanca; Serrano-Gotarredona, Pilar; Vega-Salvatierra, Angela et al.
DOI: 10.5853/jos.2018.03251

Early measurement of interleukin-10 predicts the absence of CT scan lesions in mild traumatic brain injury.

PMID: 29466474
Journal: PLoS One
Year: 2018
Reference: PLoS One. 2018 Feb 21;13(2):e0193278. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193278. eCollection 2018.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andereggen, Elisabeth; Bustamante, Alejandro; Egea-Guerrero, Juan Jose; El Rahal, Amir; Lagerstedt, Linnea; Montaner, Joan; Rinaldi, Lara; Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Ana; Sanchez, Jean-Charles; Sarrafzadeh, Asita et al.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193278

Usefulness of ADAMTS13 to predict response to recanalization therapies in acute ischemic stroke.

PMID: 29444972
Journal: NEUROLOGY
Year: 2018
Reference: Neurology. 2018 Mar 20;90(12):e995-e1004. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000005162. Epub 2018 Feb 14.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Boada, Cristina; Bustamante, Alejandro; Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa; Lo, Eng; Molina, Carlos; Montaner, Joan; Ning, MingMing; Pagola, Jorge; Penalba, Anna; Ribo, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000005162

External Validation of the ISAN, A2DS2, and AIS-APS Scores for Predicting Stroke-Associated Pneumonia.

PMID: 29103860
Journal: Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Year: 2018
Reference: J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2018 Mar;27(3):673-676. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.09.059. Epub 2017 Nov 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Blanca, Pardo-Galiana; Bustamante, Alejandro; De la Cruz, Carlos; Escudero-Martinez, Irene; Gamero, Miguel Angel; Moniche, Francisco; Montaner, Joan; Ollero-Ortiz, Angela; Quesada, Angeles; Romera, Mercedes et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2017.09.059

CCL23: A new CC chemokine involved in human brain damage.

PMID: 29415332
Journal: JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
Year: 2018
Reference: J Intern Med. 2018 May;283(5):461-475. doi: 10.1111/joim.12738. Epub 2018 Mar 5.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; Canals, Francesc; Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa; Giralt, Dolors; Jiang, Yinghua; Liesz, Arthur; Llovera, Gemma; Martinez-Saez, Elena; Montaner, Joan; Penalba, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1111/joim.12738

Economic impact of patients admitted to stroke units in Spain.

PMID: 27084749
Journal: European Journal of Health Economics
Year: 2017
Reference: Eur J Health Econ. 2017 May;18(4):449-458. doi: 10.1007/s10198-016-0799-9. Epub 2016 Apr 15.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Becerra, Virginia; Gonzalez-Rojas, Nuria; Mar, Javier; Masjuan, Jaime; Oliva-Moreno, Juan; Quintana, Manuel; Torres, Covadonga; Yebenes, Maria et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s10198-016-0799-9

New thrombolytic strategy providing neuroprotection in experimental ischemic stroke: MMP10 alone or in combination with tPA.

PMID: 28379489
Journal: CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
Year: 2017
Reference: Cardiovasc Res. 2017 Aug 1;113(10):1219-1229. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvx069.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Chevilley, A; Couraud, P O; Martinez de Lizarrondo, S; Montaner, J; Orbe, J; Paramo, J A; Rodriguez, J A; Roncal, C; Rosell, A; Salicio, A et al.
DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvx069

Descriptive analysis of neurological in-hospital consultations in a tertiary hospital.

PMID: 26541696
Journal: NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2017
Reference: Neurologia. 2017 Apr;32(3):152-157. doi: 10.1016/j.nrl.2015.08.001. Epub 2015 Nov 2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Aller-Alvarez, J S; Alvarez-Sabin, J; Quintana, M; Santamarina, E et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2015.08.001

Safety and efficacy of natalizumab in patients with acute ischaemic stroke (ACTION): a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase 2 trial.

PMID: 28229893
Journal: LANCET NEUROLOGY
Year: 2017
Reference: Lancet Neurol. 2017 Mar;16(3):217-226. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(16)30357-X. Epub 2017 Feb 15.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Becker, Kyra; Chang, Ih; Elkind, Mitchell S V; Elkins, Jacob; Gheuens, Sarah; Johnston, S Claiborne; Lansberg, Maarten G; Mehta, Lahar; Montaner, Joan; Muralidharan, Kumar et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S1474-4422(16)30357-X

Charge effect of a liposomal delivery system encapsulating simvastatin to treat experimental ischemic stroke in rats.

PMID: 27418824
Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine
Year: 2016
Reference: Int J Nanomedicine. 2016 Jun 29;11:3035-48. doi: 10.2147/IJN.S107292. eCollection 2016.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Campos-Martorell, Mireia; Cano-Sarabia, Mary; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar; Maspoch, Daniel; Montaner, Joan; Rosell, Anna; Simats, Alba et al.
DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S107292

Changes in Activated Thrombin-Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor Levels Following Thrombolytic Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Patients Correlate with Clinical Outcome.

PMID: 27387478
Journal: CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
Year: 2016
Reference: Cerebrovasc Dis. 2016;42(5-6):404-414. doi: 10.1159/000447722. Epub 2016 Jul 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alessi, Marie-Christine; Brouns, Raf; Castellanos, Mar; Cho, Tae-Hee; Derex, Laurent; Donazzolo, Yves; Gaudin, Christophe; Grosjean, Philippe; Larrue, Vincent; Mahagne, Marie-Helene et al.
DOI: 10.1159/000447722

Plasma matrix metalloproteinases in stroke patients during intensive rehabilitation therapy.

PMID: 27373742
Journal: ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Year: 2016
Reference: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Nov;97(11):1832-1840. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.007. Epub 2016 Jul 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bori, Immaculada; Bustamante, Alejandro; Buxo, Xavi; Carrera, Ana; Giralt, Dolors; Ma, Feifei; Martinez, Carmen; Montaner, Joan; Morancho, Anna; Riba-Llena, Iolanda et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.007

Predictors of Restenosis Following Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting.

PMID: 27328701
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2016
Reference: Stroke. 2016 Aug;47(8):2144-7. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.012650. Epub 2016 Jun 21.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Bustamante, Alejandro; De la Torre Laviana, Francisco Javier; Escudero-Martinez, Irene; Gonzalez, Alejandro; Mancha, Fernando; Moniche, Francisco; Montaner, Joan; Prieto, Maria; Zapata-Arriaza, Elena et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.116.012650

Epilepsy in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarcts and decompressive craniectomies.

PMID: 25847348
Journal: EPILEPSY RES
Year: 2015
Reference: Epilepsy Res. 2015 May;112:130-6. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2015.02.016. Epub 2015 Mar 10.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez Sabin, J; Guzman, L; Quintana, M; Riveiro, M; Sahuquillo, J; Salas Puig, X; Santamarina, E; Sueiras, M; Toledo, M; Torne, R et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2015.02.016

Advanced neuroprotection for brain ischemia: an alternative approach to minimize stroke damage.

PMID: 26138255
Journal: EXPERT OPIN INV DRUG
Year: 2015
Reference: Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2015 Sep;24(9):1137-42. doi: 10.1517/13543784.2015.1065040. Epub 2015 Jul 3.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ayuso, Maria Irene; Montaner, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1517/13543784.2015.1065040

Matrix Metalloproteinases in Alzheimer's Disease and Concurrent Cerebral Microbleeds.

PMID: 26402072
Journal: J ALZHEIMERS DIS
Year: 2015
Reference: J Alzheimers Dis. 2015 Oct 1;48(3):711-20. doi: 10.3233/JAD-143186.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barkhof, Frederik; Duits, Flora H; Goos, Jereon D C; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar; Montaner, Joan; Montanola, Alex; Scheltens, Philip; Teunissen, Charlotte E; van der Flier, Wiesje M; Wattjes, Mike P et al.
DOI: 10.3233/JAD-143186

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related atraumatic convexal subarachnoid hemorrhage: an ARIA before the tsunami.

PMID: 25735919
Journal: J CEREBR BLOOD F MET
Year: 2015
Reference: J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2015 May;35(5):710-7. doi: 10.1038/jcbfm.2015.25. Epub 2015 Mar 4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Clinical Trials
Authors: Alcolea, Daniel; Amaro, Sergi; Blesa, Rafael; Carmona-Iragui, Maria; Clarimon, Jordi; de Juan-Delago, Manel; Delgado-Mederos, Raquel; Fortea, Juan; Gelpi, Ellen; Gomez-Anson, Beatriz et al.
DOI: 10.1038/jcbfm.2015.25

European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

PMID: 25156220
Journal: International Journal of Stroke
Year: 2014
Reference: Int J Stroke. 2014 Oct;9(7):840-55. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12309. Epub 2014 Aug 24.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Clinical guide
Authors: Al-Shahi Salman, Rustam; Beer, Ronnie; Christensen, Hanne; Cordonnier, Charlotte; Csiba, Laszlo; Forsting, Michael; Harnof, Sagi; Klijn, Catharina J M; Krieger, Derk; Mendelow, A David et al.
DOI: 10.1111/ijs.12309

Intra-arterial bone marrow mononuclear cell (BM-MNC) transplantation correlates with GM-CSF, PDGF-BB and MMP-2 serum levels in stroke patients: Results from a clinical trial.

PMID: 25335778
Journal: CELL TRANSPLANTATION
Year: 2014
Reference: Cell Transplant. 2014;23 Suppl 1:S57-64. doi: 10.3727/096368914X684934. Epub 2014 Oct 20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Boada, Cristina; Carmona, Magdalena; Cayuela, Aurelio; de la Torre-Laviana, Francisco-Javier; Escudero, Irene; Espigado, Ildefonso; Gil-Peralta, Alberto; Gonzalez, Alejandro; Gonzalez-Marcos, Jose-Ramon; Jimenez, Maria-Dolores et al.
DOI: 10.3727/096368914X684934

Left atria strain is a surrogate marker for detection of atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic strokes.

PMID: 24968931
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2014
Reference: Stroke. 2014 Aug;45(8):e164-6. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.005540. Epub 2014 Jun 26.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Boned, Sandra; Evangelista, Arturo; Flores, Alan; Gonzalez-Alujas, Teresa; Molina, Carlos A; Muchada, Marian; Pagola, Jorge; Ribo, Marc; Rodriguez-Luna, David et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.005540

PFN1 mutations are also rare in the Catalan population with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

PMID: 25249294
Journal: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2014
Reference: J Neurol. 2014 Dec;261(12):2387-92. doi: 10.1007/s00415-014-7501-x. Epub 2014 Sep 24.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Cazorla, Sonia; Gamez, Josep; Lorenzo, Laura; Morales, Miguel; Salvado, Maria; Salvans, Candi; Syriani, Enrique et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00415-014-7501-x

[Chorea due to TITF1/NKX2-1 mutation: phenotypical description and therapeutic response in a family].

PMID: 23658034
Journal: Revista de neurologia
Year: 2013
Reference: Rev Neurol. 2013 May 16;56(10):515-20.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, J; Boronat-Guerrero, S; Hernandez-Vara, J; Salvado, M et al.
DOI:

Pannexins after stroke: Knocking-out membrane channels to improve neurological function.

PMID: 23665614
Journal: Channels
Year: 2013
Reference: Channels (Austin). 2013 Mar 1;7(2):59. doi: 10.4161/chan.24143.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Rosell, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.4161/chan.24143

Immunological Biomarkers Improve the Accuracy of Clinical Risk Models of Infection in the Acute Phase of Ischemic Stroke.

PMID: 23466783
Journal: CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
Year: 2013
Reference: Cerebrovasc Dis. 2013;35(3):220-7. doi: 10.1159/000346591. Epub 2013 Feb 28.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Bustamante, Alejandro; Campos-Martorell, Mireia; Flores, Alan; Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa; Giralt, Dolors; Molina, Carlos; Montaner, Joan; Pagola, Jorge; Penalba, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1159/000346591

Blood biomarkers for predicting outcome after stroke: Reading the tea leaves.

PMID: 23468544
Journal: NEUROLOGY
Year: 2013
Reference: Neurology. 2013 Apr 2;80(14):1270-1. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182887987. Epub 2013 Mar 6.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Editorail in international publication
Authors: Cucchiara, Brett; Montaner, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182887987

Differentiating ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke using plasma biomarkers: The S100B/RAGE pathway.

PMID: 22343074
Journal: Journal of Proteomics
Year: 2012
Reference: J Proteomics. 2012 Aug 3;75(15):4758-65. doi: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.01.033. Epub 2012 Feb 11.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.01.033

The gender gap in stroke: a meta-analysis.

PMID: 21649609
Journal: ACTA NEUROLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
Year: 2012
Reference: Acta Neurol Scand. 2012 Feb;125(2):83-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01514.x. Epub 2011 Jun 8.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2011.01514.x

Transcervical carotid stenting with flow reversal is a safe technique for high-risk patients older than 70 years.

PMID: 22322116
Journal: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
Year: 2012
Reference: J Vasc Surg. 2012 Apr;55(4):978-84. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.084. Epub 2012 Feb 7.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.084

A new method for focal transient cerebral ischaemia by distal compression of the middle cerebral artery.

PMID: 22289071
Journal: NEUROPATHOLOGY AND APPLIED NEUROBIOLOGY
Year: 2012
Reference: Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2012 Oct;38(6):617-27. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2990.2012.01252.x.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2990.2012.01252.x

No evidence of APP point mutation and locus duplication in individuals with cerebral amyloid angiopathy.

PMID: 21463452
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2011
Reference: Eur J Neurol. 2011 Oct;18(10):1279-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2011.03401.x. Epub 2011 Apr 4.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2011.03401.x

Thrombolysis in Anterior Versus Posterior Circulation Strokes: Timing of Recanalization, Ischemic Tolerance, and Other Differences.

PMID: 20040010
Journal: JOURNAL OF NEUROIMAGING
Year: 2011
Reference: J Neuroimaging. 2011 Apr;21(2):108-12. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00462.x.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00462.x

Hospital Care of Stroke Patients: Importance of Expert Neurological Care.

PMID: 21345535
Journal: NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2011
Reference: Neurologia. 2011 Nov;26(9):510-7. Epub 2011 Feb 23.
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Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2010.12.007

Bridging Intravenous-Intra-Arterial Rescue Strategy Increases Recanalization and the Likelihood of a Good Outcome in Nonresponder Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator-Treated Patients: A Case-Control Study.

PMID: 21372307
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2011
Reference: Stroke. 2011 Apr;42(4):993-7. Epub 2011 Mar 3.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.110.597104

KCNK17 genetic variants in ischemic stroke.

PMID: 19647252
Journal: ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Year: 2010
Reference: Atherosclerosis. 2010 Jan;208(1):203-9. Epub 2009 Jul 31.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2009.07.023

Oxidative Stress After Thrombolysis-Induced Reperfusion in Human Stroke.

PMID: 20185784
Journal: STROKE
Year: 2010
Reference: Stroke. 2010 Apr;41(4):653-60. Epub 2010 Feb 25.
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Authors: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; et al.
DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.109.571935

Reperfusion therapy for acute stroke improves outcome by decreasing neuroinflammation.

PMID: 24323553
Journal: Translational stroke research
Year: 2010
Reference: Transl Stroke Res. 2010 Dec;1(4):261-7. doi: 10.1007/s12975-010-0038-0. Epub 2010 Aug 28.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Montaner, Joan, Salat, David, Garcia-Berrocoso, Teresa, Molina, Carlos A, Chacon, Pilar, Ribo, Marc, Alvarez-Sabin, Jose, Rosell, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s12975-010-0038-0

The I/D polymorphism of the ACE1 gene is not associated with ischaemic stroke in Spanish individuals.

PMID: 20402757
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
Year: 2010
Reference: Eur J Neurol. 2010 Nov;17(11):1390-2.
Impact factor: 2.51
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: , , , , , , , , , et al.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2010.03022.x

[Necessary components in the hospitals that attend patients with stroke: results of a survey of Spanish experts.]

PMID: 19798603
Journal: NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2009
Reference: Neurologia. 2009 Jul;24(6):373-8.
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Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Alonso de Lecinana, M; Alvarez-Sabin, J; Arenillas, J; Calleja, S; Gallego, J; Lago, A; Lopez-Fernandez, Jc; Masjuan, J; Quintana, M et al.
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[Prevalence of asymptomatic peripheral artery disease in patients with non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke.]

PMID: 19798602
Journal: NEUROLOGIA
Year: 2009
Reference: Neurologia. 2009 Jul;24(6):366-72.
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Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, J; Barbera, G; Gil-Nunez, A; Quintana, M et al.
DOI:

Neuronal TIMP-1 release accompanies astrocytic MMP-9 secretion and enhances astrocyte proliferation induced by beta-amyloid 25-35 fragment.

PMID: 19235898
Journal: JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Year: 2009
Reference: J Neurosci Res. 2009 Jul;87(9):2115-25.
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Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Boada, Merce; Borrell-Pages, Maria; Delgado, Pilar; Fernandez-Cadenas, Israel; Garcia-Bonilla, Lidia; Hernandez-Guillamon, Mar; Montaner, Joan; Ortega, Laura; Pares, Mireia; Rosell, Anna et al.
DOI: 10.1002/jnr.22034

C-reactive protein gene C1444T polymorphism and risk of recurrent ischemic events in patients with symptomatic intracranial atherostenoses.

PMID: 19494488
Journal: CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
Year: 2009
Reference: Cerebrovasc Dis. 2009;28(1):95-102.
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Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Alvarez-Sabin, Jose; Arenillas, Juan F; Chacon, Pilar; del Rio-Espinola, Albert; Fernandez-Cadenas, Israel; Massot, Andreu; Molina, Carlos A; Montaner, Joan; Quintana, Manuel; Rovira, Alex et al.
DOI: 10.1159/000222660

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For three days, the III Stroke Congress of the national RICORS-ICTUS network and a symposium focused on cerebral haemorrhage were held.

The TOUCH MSCA-COFUND doctoral training programme, led by UAB and focusing on the field of mental health, has opened its first call for applications, offering 13 doctoral positions.

The Cardiovascular Diseases and Neurovascular Diseases groups at VHIR will investigate new therapeutic strategies for heart failure, nanomedicine in stroke and the prevention of cardiovascular toxicity in the case of oncological treatments.