National Stroke Association (NSA) was formed in 1984 to fill a void as the only national non-profit health care organization focusing 100 percent of its resources and attention on stroke. In its brief history, NSA has become a leading national resource on stroke and the driving force behind efforts to improve stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Based in Englewood, Colorado, NSA sustains itself through individual donations, memberships and grants.
Japan Stroke Society (JStS) is the only stroke-related professional society in Japan. The JStS currently has more than 5,000 members, including neurologists, internists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists and others. Because stroke is the number one cause of death in Japan, the study of stroke is of great interest to physicians, researchers, and co-medicals.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL OF STROKE AND CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
The Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases publishes original papers on basic and clinical science related to the fields of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. The Journal also features review articles, controversies, methods and technical notes, selected case reports and other original articles of special nature. Its editorial mission is to focus on prevention and repair of cerebrovascular disease. Clinical papers emphasize medical and surgical aspects of stroke, clinical trials and design, epidemiology, stroke care delivery systems and outcomes, imaging sciences and rehabilitation of stroke. The Journal will be of special interest to specialists involved in caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease, including neurologists, neurosurgeons and cardiologists.
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial (CREST)
This study of 1,565 patients describes the largest endovascular training program ever mounted prior to a randomized trial of surgery vs. stenting for vascular disease, in this instance, carotid artery disease. Adequate training for stent performers prior to RCTs remains controversial. The credentialing process and results of the lead-in phase for the CREST trial are presented, providing one model for a comprehensive credentialing process.
Welcome to the New Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases Online
The site now contains additional features and a new look-and-feel. Full-text articles are available to NSA and JStS members and personal subscribers starting from 2001 to the present; Abstracts and References are available from 1998 through the current issue. Tables of contents extend back to 1996. Access to abstracts is complimentary. Click here for additional information.
