Stroke—Modern Methods of Treatment, Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Chronic Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: stroke; neurological diseases; stroke thrombolysis; older adults neurological deficits
Interests: geriatric care; stroke rehabilitation; Parkinson’s disease; depression; fall prevention
Interests: neurosurgical nursing; clinical treatment; neurological diseases; pain management; healthcare-associated infections
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Numerous studies and analyses indicate that, despite the implementation and widespread adoption of primary prevention strategies and effective therapeutic interventions, stroke remains the most prevalent neurological disorder of the 21st century. The epidemiological burden of stroke continues to be high. This is largely attributable to age being the predominant non-modifiable risk factor for cerebrovascular disease; thus, with an aging population, the incidence of stroke is projected to increase progressively.
This Special Issue aims to present contemporary advances in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative strategies for patients following stroke. Timely diagnosis followed by specialized treatment is essential for favorable clinical outcomes. Interventions such as intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (IV r-tPA) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT), when administered appropriately, have been shown to significantly limit the extent of cerebral injury. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of patients require subsequent rehabilitation. Stroke remains a leading cause of both short- and long-term disability, often resulting in patients becoming emotionally and physically dependent on caregivers. Therefore, comprehensive discussion of rehabilitation modalities is imperative to optimizing recovery and improving quality of life in post-stroke patients.
For this Special Issue, both original research articles and reviews are welcome.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Karolina Filipska
Dr. Monika Biercewicz
Dr. Renata Jabłońska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- stroke
- diagnostics
- treatment
- rehabilitation
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