User profiles for Gustavo Saposnik

Gustavo Saposnik, MD MPH PhD FAHA FRCPC

Associate Professor of Medicine (Neurology), University of Toronto
Verified email at unityhealth.to
Cited by 31165

Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation

…, S George, JE Deutsch, G Saposnik… - Cochrane database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Virtual reality and interactive video gaming have emerged as recent treatment
approaches in stroke rehabilitation with commercial gaming consoles in particular, being …

[HTML][HTML] Cognitive biases associated with medical decisions: a systematic review

G Saposnik, D Redelmeier, CC Ruff… - BMC medical informatics …, 2016 - Springer
Background Cognitive biases and personality traits (aversion to risk or ambiguity) may lead
to diagnostic inaccuracies and medical errors resulting in mismanagement or inadequate …

Effectiveness of virtual reality using Wii gaming technology in stroke rehabilitation: a pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle

G Saposnik, R Teasell, M Mamdani, J Hall, W McIlroy… - Stroke, 2010 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose— Hemiparesis resulting in functional limitation of an upper extremity
is common among stroke survivors. Although existing evidence suggests that increasing …

Virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation: a meta-analysis and implications for clinicians

G Saposnik, M Levin… - Stroke, 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose— Approximately two thirds of stroke survivors continue to experience
motor deficits of the arm resulting in diminished quality of life. Conventional rehabilitation …

Efficacy and safety of non-immersive virtual reality exercising in stroke rehabilitation (EVREST): a randomised, multicentre, single-blind, controlled trial

G Saposnik, LG Cohen, M Mamdani… - The Lancet …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Background Non-immersive virtual reality is an emerging strategy to enhance motor performance
for stroke rehabilitation. There has been rapid adoption of non-immersive virtual reality …

Diagnosis and management of cerebral venous thrombosis: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke …

G Saposnik, F Barinagarrementeria, RD Brown Jr… - Stroke, 2011 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— The purpose of this statement is to provide an overview of cerebral venous
sinus thrombosis and to provide recommendations for its diagnosis, management, and …

Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in women: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

…, IL Piña, MJ Reeves, KM Rexrode, G Saposnik… - Stroke, 2014 - Am Heart Assoc
Purpose— The aim of this statement is to summarize data on stroke risk factors that are
unique to and more common in women than men and to expand on the data provided in prior …

[HTML][HTML] Primary stroke prevention worldwide: translating evidence into action

…, R Sahathevan, IS Carquín, G Saposnik… - The Lancet Public …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide
and its burden is increasing rapidly in low-income and middle-income countries, many of …

Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation after stroke and transient ischaemic attack: a systematic review and meta-analysis

LA Sposato, LE Cipriano, G Saposnik… - The Lancet …, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Among patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke is highest for those with
a history of stroke; however, oral anticoagulants can lower the risk of recurrent stroke by two-…

Scientific rationale for the inclusion and exclusion criteria for intravenous alteplase in acute ischemic stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the …

…, EI Levy, YY Palesch, S Prabhakaran, G Saposnik… - Stroke, 2016 - Am Heart Assoc
Purpose— To critically review and evaluate the science behind individual eligibility criteria (indication/inclusion
and contraindications/exclusion criteria) for intravenous recombinant …