Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Næss, Halvor"
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Admission C – reactive protein after acute ischemic stroke is associated with stroke severity and mortality: The 'Bergen stroke study'
Idicula, Titto T.; Brøgger, Jan C.; Næss, Halvor; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Thomassen, Lars (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-04-28)Background: There is growing evidence that inflammation plays an important role in atherogenesis. Previous studies show that C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, is associated with stroke outcomes and future ... -
Age dependency of ischaemic stroke subtypes and vascular risk factors in western Norway: The Bergen Norwegian Stroke Cooperation Study
Nacu, Aliona; Fromm, Annette; Sand, Kristin Modalsli; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Thomassen, Lars; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-03)Objectives: Age dependency of acute ischaemic stroke aetiology and vascular risk factors have not been adequately evaluated in stroke patients in Norway. Aims of this study were to evaluate how stroke subtypes and vascular ... -
Associations between post-stroke motor and cognitive function: a cross-sectional study
Einstad, Marte Stine; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Lydersen, Stian; Ursin, Marie Helene; Munthe-Kaas, Ragnhild; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Askim, Torunn; Beyer, Mona K.; Næss, Halvor; Seljeseth, Yngve Müller; Ellekjær, Hanne; Thingstad, Pernille (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Motor and cognitive impairments are frequently observed following stroke, but are often managed as distinct entities, and there is little evidence regarding how they are related. The aim of this study was to ... -
Associations between stroke severity, aphasia severity, lesion location, and lesion size in acute stroke, and aphasia severity one year post stroke
Døli, Hedda; Helland, Wenche Andersen; Helland, Turid; Næss, Halvor; Hofstad, Håkon; Specht, Karsten (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations stroke severity, aphasia severity, lesion location and lesion size in acute stroke, and aphasia severity in the subacute and chronic stages post ... -
Balance and walking after three different models of stroke rehabilitation: early supported discharge in a day unit or at home, and traditional treatment (control)
Gjelsvik, Bente Elisabeth Bassøe; Hofstad, Håkon; Smedal, Tori; Eide, Geir Egil; Næss, Halvor; Skouen, Jan Sture; Frisk, Bente; Daltveit, Silje; Strand, Liv Inger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-14)Objective: To compare the effects on balance and walking of three models of stroke rehabilitation: early supported discharge with rehabilitation in a day unit or at home, and traditional uncoordinated treatment (control). ... -
Benefit from B-Lymphocyte Depletion Using the Anti- CD20 Antibody Rituximab in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study
Fluge, Øystein; Bruland, Ove; Risa, Kristin; Storstein, Anette; Kristoffersen, Einar K.; Sapkota, Dipak; Næss, Halvor; Dahl, Olav; Nyland, Harald; Mella, Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-10-19)Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease of unknown aetiology. Major CFS symptom relief during cancer chemotherapy in a patient with synchronous CFS and lymphoma spurred a pilot study of B-lymphocyte depletion ... -
Biomarkers related to carotid intima-media thickness and plaques in long-term survivors of ischemic stroke
Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Næss, Halvor; Thomassen, Lars; Marøy, Tove Helene; Mazengia, Kibret Yimer; Eide, Geir Egil; Vedeler, Christian A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-08)Lifestyle risk factors, inflammation and genetics play a role in the development of atherosclerosis. We therefore studied Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) polymorphisms, interleukin (IL)-10 polymorphisms and other biomarkers related ... -
Can the cardiovascular family history reported by our patients be trusted? The Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
Øygarden, Halvor; Fromm, Annette; Sand, Kristin Modalsli; Eide, Geir Egil; Thomassen, Lars; Næss, Halvor; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01)Background and purpose: Family history (FH) is used as a marker for inherited risk. Using FH for this purpose requires the FH to reflect true disease in the family. The aim was to analyse the concordance between young and ... -
Cancer and stroke: commonly encountered by clinicians, but little evidence to guide clinical approach
Woock, Malin; Martinez-Majander, Nicolas; Seiffge, David J.; Selvik, Henriette Aurora; Nordanstig, Annika; Redfors, Petra; Lindgren, Erik; Sanchez van Kammen, Mayte; Rentzos, Alexandros; Coutinho, Jonathan M.; Doyle, Karen; Næss, Halvor; Putaala, Jukka; Jood, Katarina; Tatlisumak, Turgut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The association between stroke and cancer is well-established. Because of an aging population and longer survival rates, the frequency of synchronous stroke and cancer will become even more common. Different pathophysiologic ... -
Cancer-Associated stroke: The Bergen NORSTROKE Study
Selvik, Henriette Aurora; Thomassen, Lars; Bjerkreim, Anna Therese; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-13)Background: Underlying malignancy can cause ischemic stroke in some patients. Mechanisms include the affection of the coagulation cascade, tumor mucin secretion, infections and nonbacterial endocarditis. The release of ... -
Chronic fatigue syndrome 5 years after giardiasis: differential diagnoses, characteristics and natural course
Mørch, Kristine; Hanevik, Kurt; Rivenes, Ann Christin; Bødtker, Jørn; Næss, Halvor; Stubhaug, Bjarte; Wensaas, Knut-Arne; Rørtveit, Guri; Eide, Geir Egil; Hausken, Trygve; Langeland, Nina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-02-12)Background: A high prevalence of chronic fatigue has previously been reported following giardiasis after a large waterborne outbreak in Bergen, Norway in 2004. The aim of this study was to describe and evaluate differential ... -
Cognitive and Emotional Impairment after Minor Stroke and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI): A Prevalence Study
Morsund, Åse Hagen; Ellekjær, Hanne; Gramstad, Arne; Reiestad, Magnus Tallaksen; Midgard, Rune; Sando, Sigrid Botne; Jonsbu, Egil; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-01)Aim. To study the prevalence of cognitive and emotional impairment following a minor ischemic stroke compared to an age-matched group with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods. We included patients aged ... -
Comparing withdrawal and non-withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment among patients who died from stroke
Helvig, Eirik; Thomassen, Lars; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: In severe stroke, a decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment is sometimes made in cooperation with the family. The aim of this study was to study the time from withdrawing life-sustaining treatment to ... -
Comparison between Ischemic Stroke Patients <50 Years and ≥50 Years Admitted to a Single Centre: The Bergen Stroke Study
Fromm, Annette; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Thomassen, Lars; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)Introduction: Young adults are likely to differ from old patients concerning cerebral infarction. Methods: We compared characteristics of patients aged under and above 50 years, admitted to the Department of Neurology with ... -
The Course of Carotid Plaque Vulnerability Assessed by Advanced Neurosonology
Aarli, Sander Johan; Thomassen, Lars; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Logallo, Nicola; Kvistad, Christopher Elnan; Næss, Halvor; Fromm, Annette (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-20)Background: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke. This risk is related to plaque vulnerability and is characterized by plaque morphology, intraplaque neovascularization, and cerebral ... -
The development of cognitive and emotional impairment after a minor stroke: A longitudinal study
Morsund, Åse Hagen; Ellekjær, Hanne; Gramstad, Arne; Reiestad, Magnus Tallaksen; Midgard, Rune; Sando, Sigrid Botne; Jonsbu, Egil; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-09-04)Objectives: To study the development of cognitive and emotional symptoms between 3 and 12 months after a minor stroke. Material and Methods: We included patients from stroke units at hospitals in the Central Norway Health ... -
Does a history of migraine affect the rate of thrombolysis in young stroke patients?
Øygarden, Halvor; Kvistad, Christopher Elnan; Thomassen, Lars; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Background. Migraine is prevalent in young patients and a frequent stroke mimic. To distinguish stroke mimics from true stroke can be difficult, and there is a possibility of misdiagnosing a stroke as a migrainous attack ... -
Early neurological worsening in acute ischaemic stroke patients
Nacu, Aliona; Bringeland, Gerd Haga; Khanevski, Andrej; Thomassen, Lars; Waje-Andreassen, Ulrike; Næss, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01)Objectives: Neurological worsening in acute ischaemic stroke patients is common with significant morbidity and mortality. Aims: To determine the factors associated with early neurological worsening within the first 9 h ... -
Early supported discharge after stroke in Bergen (ESD Stroke Bergen): a randomized controlled trial comparing rehabilitation in a day unit or in the patients’ homes with conventional treatment
Hofstad, Håkon; Næss, Halvor; Moe-Nilssen, Rolf; Skouen, Jan Sture (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-10)Rationale: As a result of demographic changes with a presumed rapidly increasing number of older people during the coming decades, a strong increase in the incidence and prevalence of stroke should be expected. Early ... -
Early supported discharge after stroke in Bergen (ESD Stroke Bergen): three and six months results of a randomised controlled trial comparing two early supported discharge schemes with treatment as usual
Hofstad, Håkon; Gjelsvik, Bente Elisabeth Bassøe; Næss, Halvor; Eide, Geir Egil; Skouen, Jan Sture (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-21)Background: Stroke causes lasting disability and the burden of stroke is expected to increase substantially during the next decades. Optimal rehabilitation is therefore mandatory. Early supported discharge (ESD) has ...